There is nothing like raising your own poultry, you can enjoy fresh eggs and meat for a fraction of the cost of buying them in the grocery store.
  Your poultry is going to need a place to live that is warm and dry year round.
  A good set of poultry house plans is essential to be able to build them a safe and secure coop that will last for many years.
Poultry house plans come in many shapes and sizes depending on the number of birds you plan to have in your flock.
The type of poultry you plan on raising will also make a big difference in the type of house that you build.
If you are planning on raising hens mainly for their eggs then you will need to have nesting boxes for them to lay their eggs in.
For every 4 to 5 laying hens you have you will need to provide one nesting box that is layered with wood shavings or other nesting material.
Your poultry house plans should ensure that your birds have plenty of places to perch.
Experts recommend that your birds have 6 to 10 inches of perch space each and that none of the perches are more than 4 feet off the ground.
A feeding tray should be included that is no higher than the top of your hens' backs and can be removed for ease of cleaning.
Your poultry house plans should walk you through the selection of materials from the floor to the roof.
A good solid wood or cement floor is recommended to make it easier to keep clean and to keep predators out.
The walls and roof can be made of wood or metal as long as they are strong enough to keep your chickens in and vermin out.
If you live in a cold climate you should insulate the walls and roof to help keep your poultry warm in the winter.
A well built poultry house will keep your poultry safe and warm all year round.
This will keep you and your family well provided with fresh meat and eggs for years to come.