More and more people are turning to backyard poultry farming to supply their families with eggs and as pets.
Even in suburban and urban areas, this is becoming more and more popular.
For most people who are interested in trying out backyard poultry farming, the first instinct is to just go buy a pre-built hen house to house their soon-to-be flock.
However, this is really just a wasted potential.
After all, part of the idea of backyard farming is to improve your ability to sustain yourself.
So, why not save some money and gain some personal satisfaction with a DIY chicken coop? It may be intimidating to think of building your own chicken coop, especially if you live in urban or suburban areas.
You might be worried that you just don't have the necessary carpentry skilled, or even that the other residents of the neighborhood will think your self-made coop is an eyesore in the neighborhood.
No need to fret, though, as a hen houses can be really easy to build, so long as you have a little patience and perseverance.
If your plan is just to raise a few hens for their eggs, then the first thing to keep in mind is that you don't need anything huge.
Each hen only needs 2-4 square feet of living space, so start small - you can always expand later if need be.
Before you slap on a tool belt and start building, you've got to have a plan.
Fortunately, with a little searching you can find designs for easy to build chicken coop houses totally free online.
Once you have a plan, all you need are the materials.
Rest assured, they will be significantly cheaper than the costs you'd pay for a pre-built chicken coop.