More and more people are getting hooked with custom chicken coops because of the benefits they offer.
One advantage of building your own coop is you have the ability to pick the materials.
You can decide which type of materials to use and you can be assured that you are getting what you really want.
If you live in an area where it's always cold then you can opt for slider windows because they are good in providing better insulation.
On the other hand, if you live somewhere where it's always hot (like where I live), you can just use wire netting or mesh.
Whatever type of windows you are going to install, always consider safety and you can do this to cover the windows with wires to prevent predators from snatching and killing your chickens.
Another benefit of custom chicken coops is not having to shell out huge amount of money on pre built coops and of course shipping.
Shipping can be very expensive and you really have to pay for marked-up material prices and labor.
A DIY chicken coop only costs about 20% of the pre built one.
One thing that you have to remember about custom chicken coops is that they should allow free air circulation 24/7.
This will significantly help reduce the moisture that is trapped inside the chicken house.
You are also preventing ammonia from spreading.
Moisture and ammonia are two of the things that decrease egg production so you better keep it at a minimum as much as possible.