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Need expert in Chicken coop building for the Permaculture Garden

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The experience

Building a chicken coop can be a rewarding project that provides a safe and comfortable home for your chickens. Here's a basic guide to help you get started. Keep in mind that the specific details may vary depending on the size of your flock, local climate, and personal preferences.

Knowledge on carpentry, animal coop building, understanding animal is important

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Materials and Tools:

Lumber (2x4s, 2x2s, plywood)
Exterior-grade plywood or oriented strand board (OSB)
Screws/nails
Hinges and latches for doors
Roofing material (shingles, metal roofing)
Chicken wire or hardware cloth
Ventilation materials (screened windows or vents)
Insulation (optional, for colder climates)
Saw, drill, and other basic carpentry tools
Steps:

Planning:

Determine the size of the coop based on the number of chickens you plan to keep. A general rule of thumb is about 2-3 square feet per chicken.
Plan for features like nesting boxes, roosting bars, doors for easy access, and adequate ventilation.
Foundation:

Start by creating a solid foundation to keep the coop off the ground and protect it from dampness.
You can use cinder blocks, wooden skids, or other materials for the foundation.


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