Your chicken ark is small and can be carried around from one place to another.
However, it is a very important thing for your chickens to have as this is where the nesting box would be placed, and also where the perches and feeders are.
You may have had one that is much less fancy-made with wires and just covered with a roof for shade and protection from the different elements.
But a better chicken ark would be one that actually makes your chickens more comfortable.
A chicken ark does not have a floor as it would limit your chicken's movements and it still has the freedom to scratch and find food on the ground.
The chicken's droppings are also moved to the soil immediately, where the nitrogen that it contains can pass into the soil as a fertilizer.
When making your chicken ark, make sure that you plan on how the ark could be moved about.
You can choose to put a handle on top, if you only have a small ark enough for a few chickens.
For better portability, you can opt for wheels underneath and a handle at the side that you use to cart the chicken ark around.
If the ark is a bit high, you can just put wheels on one side and then move it by lifting one end and pushing or pulling.
In making a chicken ark, you should consider looking at plans available online or purchase a book that details what you need to start your own do it yourself chicken ark and nesting box.
These would help you get the materials you need because you have to factor in different things regarding your ark.
You have to figure out the right insulation materials, the right lighting, and ventilation.
You also need to know how to position the nesting box, perches, and how to efficiently collect litter.
Your chicken ark and nesting boxes will be the best investments for your chickens.
If you would like to successfully produce fresh and organic eggs, your chickens will have to be cared for properly and getting the construction of the chicken ark is the key to this.
Additionally, having a well-planned and well-built chicken ark will help you collect fertilizer for your garden