Building a Chicken Coop? Discover the Chicken Guide full of Construction Plans and Tips!

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Always wanted to keep chickens? Imagine: fresh eggs every day from your own chickens, which you have cared for yourself. In a city like Rotterdam, where more and more people are opting for sustainability and self-sufficiency, building your own chicken coop can be a great step. But where do you start? What do you need to make a good chicken coop? With the Chicken Guide by Fred Schouten, you will have access to construction drawings and useful tips to realize your ideal chicken coop. Read on to discover whether this e-book is worth it!

About the seller(s)

The Chicken Guide was compiled by Fred Schouten, known for his previous product Fred's Construction Drawings. Fred has years of experience in making construction drawings and has now applied his expertise to chicken coops. The guide is published by TAPO, a company registered with the Chamber of Commerce. While transparency around the publisher could be better, Fred’s previous work has built a solid reputation among DIYers and handymen.

What does the seller claim?

According to the seller, the Chicken Guide is the most comprehensive guide to building chicken coops and keeping chickens. It promises clear construction drawings, permit tips, and guidelines for building your own chicken coop from scratch. While the sales page doesn’t make exaggerated claims, it does give the impression that this is a comprehensive guide for aspiring chicken keepers.

What do you get?

The guide consists of a 135-page e-book. The majority of these contain detailed construction drawings for various types of chicken coops, chicken runs, perches, and feeders. The drawings are clear, dimensional, and well-suited for beginners and experienced DIYers. Unfortunately, the guide offers little to no practical information about actually keeping chickens. Aside from a short section on permits, the e-book does not include extensive explanations on, for example, care or feeding.

What do customers think?

Because the Chicken Guide is still relatively new, there are few customer reviews to be found. Fred's previous product, Fred's Building Plans, has received mixed but mostly positive feedback. Customers particularly appreciate the clarity of the drawings and their usability for various projects. Negative feedback is usually focused on the customer service, which can sometimes be a bit slow.

What is the price?

The Chicken Guide costs €17,-. This is a competitive price for a guide with 135 pages of building plans. However, if you want to build more than just a chicken coop, Fred's Building Plans may be a better investment. For €47,- you get access to thousands of construction plans, including the plans from the Chicken Guide. It depends on your plans and budget which option suits you better.

Conclusion

Do you want to build a chicken coop yourself and are you looking for clear construction plans? Then the Chicken Guide by Fred Schouten is a good choice. It offers everything you need to make your own chicken coop, but leaves something to be desired when it comes to information about keeping chickens. At only €17,- it is an affordable guide, but if you want to tackle more construction projects, Fred's Construction Plans may be a better option. Whether you live in Rotterdam or somewhere else, the Kippengids offers a practical start to making a durable and sturdy chicken coop.

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