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How should we build a chicken coop?

we are starting from scratch. We will get both laying chickens and meat chickens. What material should we use for floor, walls , roof , etc? Where should we put it? (1/3 acre backyard, fenced in with tall trees surrounding) Maybe you built one and wished you did something different. We have cold winter/hot summers. Which way should it face? Any other tips or suggestions?

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1. There are some links below that might help you. Good luck!! =) http://www.topchickencoop.com/keep-your-chicken-coop-costs-down.php?t202id=4391&t202kw=building%20chicken%20coop&c=Building%20Chicken%20Coop http://ezinearticles.com/?Homemade-Chicken-Coops---What-You-Need-to-Know-When-Building-Chicken-Coops-at-Home&id=2584084 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Building-Chicken-Coops--What-Do-You-Need-To-Know-/678017 You can get more sites by going to google and typing in, "All you need to know about building a chicken coop."
2. wood. nails. hammer.
3. go to this site it has some designs of chicken coops http://www.backyardchickens.com/coopdesigns.html as for materials everything could be wood and nails put it in a place that you think would be safe from animals (raccoons, cats, etc) it doesn't matter which way it faces and full grown chickens don't care about warmth (i think). hope this helps!
4. use wood and you can put it beside the tall tree but it might drop and kill the chickens make sure the tree is strong