Isn't that what counts? That your chickens will feel comfortable in the end result? I mean, you don't want to end up with a dud that your birds will avoid like the plague! So, what do you need to look for in free chicken coop blueprints? Got Air? Fresh air, that is! Ventilation is important to keep everybody happy and healthy.
Nobody likes to stay in a smelly home! For health reasons too it's important that you don't have pockets of stale and dead air.
Not Too Cold And Not Too Hot Insulation works both ways.
To keep heat in and also to keep heat out.
It'll help keep the temperature cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
If the area where you live will experience inclement weather, you might need to include either a cooler or heater as well.
Easy To Clean Make it easy for yourself! Good paid or free chicken coop blueprints should also plan for a convenient way to clean up on a regular basis.
Type of materials should also be planned out.
Some are much easier to care for than others.
Egg Access For Collection Healthy and happy hens can lay every day depending on species.
To save time and stress on your hens, you'll want access that provides for quick and easy egg collection.
Nests You'll need to plan for proper nests in the right spot so your chickens will use those rather than set one up in an awkward location.
Can You Read The Blueprint Easily? It won't do you any good if you can't follow the steps.
Some are not written with a view to allow many to use it.
Some are strictly technical in nature.