How To Roof A Chicken Run

Research has shown that hens who can forage outdoors produce eggs that are higher in omega 3 fatty acids vitamin e and beta carotene than hens who spend most of their time indoors.

How to roof a chicken run.

If you put a roof over the chicken run it will ensure that conditions inside are dry and clean which should keep sickness at bay. If you want to see a coop being built complete with a roof you ll find this video helpful. A few miscellaneous smaller screws and washers we ll get to these when we put the roof on hinges and a latch for the door. I ve been meditating on the ideal roof for a chicken coop.

In this article you will learn. How to build a chicken run with a roof. 1 box of 2 5 kreg pocket hole screws. It s a tall coop so it s still letting plenty of natural light in.

They will need access to the coop to lay their eggs and might choose to spend time in the coop on cold or rainy days. Shingles are the most durable weatherproof material but are more expensive than metal and plastic and harder to install. She makes the roof by using a piece of plywood and covering it with shingles. The result is a waterproof neat looking roof.

1 box of 2 5 deck screws. Check to see that there is an overhang at both the front and back of the coop. Just screw the wooden panels together and cover the chicken coop roof with shingles. Be sure to join them along the 84 inch 213 4 cm sides so that the roof with cover the entire chicken coop.

4 6 smaller boards such as 1x2s or similar or a 8 x6 wooden lattice to support the roof. Rainwater doesn t cause mud in front of the house. 1 wooden screen door. Chickens don t roost on top.

The owners added a solar light to illuminate the interior and working with salvaged materials customized the inside with composite flooring diy nesting boxes made from pallets and a loft shelf for storing bales of straw. To make a simple roof join two 40 inch 101 6 cm by 84 inch 213 4 cm pieces of plywood with some inexpensive hinges. Also if you live in the suburbs it should be gorgeous enough to keep your uptight neighbors from deciding continue reading the ideal roof for a chicken coop. Plywood covered in a weatherproof material such as metal plastic or shingles is the best option for chicken coop roofing as it offers protection both from predators and the elements.