How to Build a Chicken Coop

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By Lisa Lacey
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Build a Chicken Coop

Developing a chicken coop is easy...building one takes planning.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Patience
Sense of Humor
A Teenager
A Chicken

Step 1

STEP 1
Just decide ahead of time that eggs are cheaper than the effort it takes to build and harvest a habitat for stinky chickens.
If you still want to build then mark out a place on your property for the coop.
Step 2

STEP 2
Remove the old junk car from the area you're wanting to build in.
It sounds easy but it will take about 7 people to push this rusted bucket of metal out of the way.
Step 3

STEP 3
If you don't know 7 people then fence around the car and use its hull as the chicken habitat.
Step 4

STEP 4
Determine how many chicken hungry dogs are running loose in your neighborhood before you buy the first batch. Purchase a rifle with scatter shot.
Step 5

STEP 5
Purchase boots and other body armor to protect yourself from people hating roosters and chickens.
Step 6

STEP 6
Don't leave the rooster in the same area as the chickens or you will find yourself cracking open premature chicks for breakfast.
Step 7

STEP 7
Do you really even like eggs?
Step 8

STEP 8
Make sure you place the chicken coop at the opposite end of your bedroom because the smell and sound will carry.
Step 9

STEP 9
Don't name your chickens. Kids will refuse to eat "Feathers and Clucky" once cooked.
Step 10

STEP 10
Refer to Step 1.

Comments

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