DIY Chicken Coop Plans

Free range chicken coops are commonly referred to as arks or tractors. Basically, this type of coop will allow you to provide your birds with a free range diet, without all the associated hassles.
Free range chickens are healthier, happier birds than ones kept in a coop. They get plenty of exercise, scratching the [...]

I just came across this video – let’s just call it “The Truth About Chicken Tractors” – and I thought I would share it with you.  It gave me a bit of a chuckle.  The man in the video is a bit upset that his chickens are doing what they do best (eating!), and from [...]

If you are looking for cheap chicken coop plans, really you need to look no further than yourself.  DIY projects are less expensive than buying something that is already prefabricated.  You will be providing the labor, and there are other ways to save too…
First, look around your home and garage to see if you already [...]

Building a chicken coop is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing a prefabricated one.  However, there are a few things you should take under consideration first.
Where will the chicken coop be located?  Deciding on a good location is very important, not only from an aesthetic viewpoint, but from a practical one as well.  Make sure you [...]

Although we (my husband and I) have not tried building a PVC chicken tractor yet, we have been doing a little research. After all, PVC (yep, that white pipe usually reserved for plumbing jobs) is not only lighter than wood, it’s cheaper!
If you already have a chicken house, but would like to give your [...]

For many of us, raising chickens for eggs is one of the most common reasons we decide to bring these birds into our backyards.
If this is your objective, there are a few things that you will need to know before getting started…
Avoid breeds that are “good sitters”. These breeds have a tendency to go [...]