A good chicken pen is essential for raising chickens in your backyard.
It gives them shelter and a safe place to eat, sleep and of course lay their eggs.
These simple steps ensure chicken coops made easy.
Enjoy the process and save some money.
Getting the Materials Now that you have your chicken pen all planned out and you chose your site explained in my previous articles, the next thing you need to do is get all the materials.
In order to figure out what type and size as well as the amount of each item you will need for your new coop, you need a good materials list.
You can figure it out from your own plan or if you purchased a plan it should have a detailed materials list included.
Either way, you will need a comprehensive list of materials before you head to the lumber yard.
You don't want to make multiple trips.
Those unexpected trips to and from the hardware store in the middle of a project really kill the momentum and chew up a lot of time.
Try to make a complete list of all the components: oFraming lumber oPlywood oSiding oRoofing oWindows oVents oNails & screws oFencing, etc.
Tally up how many you need of each and don't forget some extra to account for waste on appropriate materials, such as fencing, roofing, siding, etc.
10% is a good rule of thumb if you're unsure.
Remember, a complete materials list will get your chicken coops made easy and eliminate oodles of frustration.