Building a henhouse
Living the Country Life Radio Program
There's lots of talk about free-range chickens these days, but even those birds need a safe place to roost, away from predators and the elements. You don't need to break the bank to build a fancy henhouse, however. An old playhouse or small, unused outbuilding will probably work just fine. Listen to the Living the Country Life Radio Program for tips on converting such a building into a home for your feathered friends.
Radio interview source: Morgan Farnell, assistant professor of poultry science, Texas A&M University
Here are more ideas for constructing a home for your chickens:
Small-scale poultry housing: This fact sheet from Virginia Cooperative Extension offers tips for building a henhouse, a chart for determining the amount of space needed, and design plans for eight different small poultry structures.
Range poultry housing: Complete information on several types of housing, including photos, instructions, and a chart that outlines which houses are best for broilers or hens.
Moveable pen for fowl: Here's a very simple pen and henhouse design that can be easily moved around your property.
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