Is it easy to build a chicken coop by yourself? You will be glad to hear that it's very simple to build one in just a couple of hours, especially if you follow the instructions of DIY chicken coop building plans.
There are many benefits in constructing your own coup instead of buying a pre-made one:

1. Prebuilt coops can cost you $500-$1000.
   On the contrary the cost of DIY coops is at least 50% less.
   
2. You can include your family members in the building process and have a lot of fun and a sense of accomplishment.
   
3. You can create a warm and relaxed environment for your chickens and help them lay more eggs.
   
4. Your flock will be protected from bad weather and predators like foxes, hawks, cats and coyotes.
   
5. You will help your birds live longer because of the healthy environment you will provide them with.
   

Some of the materials you are going to need are: corrugated iron to make the wall in the roosting area, any kind of box to make the nesting boxes and some additional easy-to-find and inexpensive items.
The tools you are going to need are basic household tools like screwdrivers, handsaws and hammers.
Some things to consider:

• The size of the coop: if you only have 2-3 chickens then you should build a small/portable coop.
  From 5-9 birds you should go for a mid-sized one.
  If you have 10 or more chicken then you should definitely construct a large/premium hen house to a give your birds enough space to move.
  
• Where you are going to put it: you should choose a position where it can get a good amount of sunlight.
  This way your flock will lay more eggs.
  
• Find an elevated area to place the hen house, in order to keep your birds dry.
  
• Make sure you have a good ventilation system: fresh oxygen is vital for your flock.
  

It will take you less than a day to build your own chicken coop and it can be a very enjoyable activity for you and your family, not to mention that it can save you a lot of money!