Chicken Coops

I am in the process of deciding on plans for our chicken coop. This process is so much harder than I thought it would be. There are so many cute options and some people are so creative with their plans. Since I was gathering plans, I thought I would share some of my favorites.

Built with privacy fence panels, new and reclaimed lumber and poly roof panels. Our flock ~ 6 Leghorn hens, 5 Barred Rock hens, 1 Barred Rock rooster

Learn how to keep your chicken coop cool, save money on feed, and make sure your chickens lay more eggs with this great list of hacks and tips for your backyard chicken coops!

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If you're thinking of raising some backyard chickens, consider building your own chicken coop. A quick Internet search will reveal several plans, from easy to intricate. Here are 14 charming backyard chicken coops that will inspire you to get started.

Build these DIY Shutters for Chicken Coop to keep your chicken coop dry or block the wind on super cold, windy days!

Need a large size chicken coop with all the farmhouse charm? Look no further than this DIY Plans for Chicken Coop, free plans to build your own today!

Learn how to build your own chicken coop by choosing from 61 detailed free chicken coop plans and ideas. PDFs are also included in some!

In addition to the lumber, roofing, windows, and hardware needed to build your structure, here is a basic shopping list for a chicken coop.