Today as you will soon discover there are many different types of chicken coops for sale. But before you think about purchase one which can be quite a large investment there are certain things that you will need to consider beforehand. In this article we offer some tips with regard to what to look for when you are buying a chicken coop that not only protects the hens but provides them with plenty of space.
Tip 1 – The coop should be of the most solid construction possible as you want to ensure that it lasts for many years to come. The best types of coops to buy are those constructed from pressure treated and tanalised wood. These one’s require very little maintenance and last for as long as 20 years.
But these coops may prove expensive and if your budget is limited that go for the standard treated coop instead. However, make sure that it has been treated using non toxic materials and remember to annually retreat it.
Tip 2 – As well as making sure the coop is solidly constructed you want one that is weatherproof. You should look for those chicken coops for sale where the roof overhangs the main part of it as this will ensure that rain water flows off it easily. So getting one with an apex roof is your best option. However you can also choose flat roofed ones that have a slight slope to them by the door to ensure that rainwater flows off over the back.
It is important that along with the shape of the roof helping to prevent water collecting the material covering it should prevent water from being able to get into the coop and insulate it as well. Most of the chicken coops for sale today have roofs fitted with good quality roofing felt like Onduline. As well as protecting the birds from inclement weather it also prevents mites from taking up residence in the coop.