DIY Chicken Coop Plans

When building your coop, you will also want to include chicken nesting boxes for all those tasty eggs you will be collecting.  Here is a quick faq to hopefully answer the most common questions new chicken owners have…

How many nesting boxes will I need?

Many beginners think they need to have a box for each chicken [...]

A good set of chicken coop building plans will save you a lot of hassles.  Surprisingly, they are not that expensive either.  The plans I recommend here cost about thirty dollars, a modest investment considering how much they will probably save you in the long run.
Before I chit chat any more, here are the ones [...]

If you live in a rural area, there’s a good chance that either a nearby store or farmer sells do it yourself chicken coop kits.  To find a supplier, it may take some calling around to local farm equipment dealers, feed suppliers, and even veterinarians specializing in livestock care.
If your search is not successful, you [...]

When placing a chicken coop, a little pre-planning will definitely help to prevent problems later on.  In addition to how the coop will look in your yard, think about what will keep your chickens happy.
In the heat of summer, a cool shady spot for your birds is ideal.  If you have a nice shade tree [...]

Wooden chicken coops are the most common kind, although these structures can be made from almost any type of materials.  Take the Eglu, for example.  Instead of wood, it’s made from plastic.
However, when deciding on their chicken coop plans, most people select wood because:
* It is fairly inexpensive.  If you are good at salvaging and [...]

When deciding on your small chicken coop plans, as a general rule, make sure you have at least a 3 ft. x 3 ft. area for each bird.
For example, if you build a coop that is 4 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft. (for a total of 36 square feet), you should have enough [...]