Now that you have your chickens it is time to think about chicken coop kits. These can be seen as a convenient option when choosing a chicken coop. That is because they are easily put together. Often a screwdriver is all you need and if you choose the right type of chicken coop you know you are giving your chickens a good home, and that is reassuring.
However, there are so many chicken coops to choose from, how do you decide which one is best for you? If you are a beginner and are starting with just a couple of chickens, then you might want to consider the moveable chicken coop kits. As the name implies, these coops once assembled have wheels enabling them to be moved around, and that facility saves having to make a lot of decisions that need to be made compared with if you are building or buying a fixed position chicken coop.
For example, if you want to keep four chickens in your coop then you will need a medium size chicken coop. As the welfare of your poultry is the number one priority, I would suggest buying a chicken coop kit that is approved by the RSPCA. This will ensure that it is the right size for the number of chickens you plan to keep, and animal welfare guidelines have been followed. In short you will know when you buy the coop that your chickens are being housed in the best and most humane way possible.
Consider choosing a chicken coop with a metal floor at the front as this makes for easy cleaning and reduces the build up of harmful bacteria. Good ventilation is also important in keeping your chickens healthy and I would choose a chicken coop with a wide door with an access ramp so that your chickens can get in and out easily.
Chicken coop kits with nails and staples can potentially harm your birds so this type of kit is best avoided. Kits with screwed and glued joints are safer. For added peace of mind, choose a chicken coop kit that is guaranteed for at least 12 months against manufacturing faults or defects.
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