Learning how to build a chicken coop is surprisingly easy, especially with some kind of guide, and/or visual schematic to follow. A small coop can be built in under a day, with a larger “hen house” style coop taking no more than 3. Building your own chicken coop is much less expensive than buying a pre-built one, sometimes as much as 50% cheaper! This article explains the basics of how to build a chicken coop, and shows you where to download complete chicken coop plans online. Read the rest of this entry

There are essentially 3 main chicken coop designs that are practical in both urban and rural environments. Once you’ve got the basic size and style down, there are plenty of ways you can make the chicken coop more attractive. This article shows you the best chicken coop designs, and shows you where to download some high quality DIY chicken coop plans. Read the rest of this entry

There is a great outline for an a-frame chicken coop in our How To Build A Chicken Coop article. For those of us who want to know how to build a chicken “house”, this one is for you! This much larger chicken coop requires a few more building materials than the smaller coop, and is a slightly trickier job. This article gives you a basic outline on how to build a chicken house, and shows you where to download an eBook containing highly detailed building instructions. Read the rest of this entry

It might come as a surprise to hear that chicken house plans are one of the most highly sought after commodities on the internet. However, there are few truly high quality building plans available. We’ve taken the time to check out some of the more popular guides, and this article aims to direct you to the best chicken house plans for your particular needs. Read the rest of this entry