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Hen Havens
How to Create a Safe Coop From a Backyard Shed
By Elam Miller
When it comes to creating a comfortable home for your chickens, the first thing that pops up in your mind may not be repurposing your backyard shed, but this overlooked structure could be your hens ' new perfect home.
Turning a simple shed into a safe and comfortable coop can provide the ultimate lifelong home for your flock, offering practical benefits for both you and your hens all year round. Here’ s everything you need to know to create a hen haven from your backyard shed.
The Benefits
The best part of converting a shed you already have into a coop is that it will save you a significant amount of time and money compared to building or buying a brand-new coop. By converting an existing shed, you can add personal features that provide the best comfort and safety for your flock.
Planning Your Coop Conversion
Start With a Shed Assessment
The first thing you should consider before transforming your chicken coop shed is your hens ' needs. If you live in a colder climate, you will need to focus primarily on your insulation and ventilation projects to ensure the best interest of your hens ' comfort and health, which will be more significant compared to chicken keepers who live in a naturally warmer climate.
Gather some inspiration from coop structures that you want to implement, and use this time to research and sketch new coop layout designs, as well as compare product reviews. Take advantage of sales to save on highquality essential features for your coop.
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