Portable Chicken Coops
Many people use a form of chicken run that can be moved around, one that is be portable and can be easily relocated to anywhere you want it.
Obviously this has a lot of benefits and it is one that you may consider too. I know a few people that keep just two or three chickens at home and a portable run is perfect for what they need. It usually sits upon a grassy area or a lawn and it can be moved around as that grass becomes a little bare from all of the animal activity.
The type of portable coop that is normally used is often referred to as an ark. Basically it is a very simple ‘A’ shaped frame with a small enclosed house at one end and a mesh or caged run protruding right from this house, again in ‘A’ shape.
They are usually very simple to build and also incredibly cost-effective.
If you are planning on having quite a few members in your poultry family then perhaps a portable ark isn’t the best choice to go for. After all they usually are small (which is what makes them portable) and therefore if you have too many chickens inside it can become a little cramped.
However this may be something you could have as an add-on. Breeders often use the smaller portable runs to separate chickens during the breeding process. There also very convenient for young and smaller chicks.
Great for separating any livestock that is ill or diseased as well.
Was this option isn’t for everybody it may suit your needs perfectly and it may also be an excellent second run you can use for different purposes when keeping your chickens.
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