Chicken Coops

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a chicken tractor. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Thanks to Backwoods Homes John Silveira, now my laying hens (and two very happy roosters!) do all the work for me.

The basic dimensions are 3ft wide by 4ft long - the front is 30 inches high and the back is 36 inches. The legs are continuous and used as part of the whole frame. The pitch of the roof is about 10 degrees.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a chicken coop with 60 nesting boxes measuring 10 x 16 feet. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build a small chicken coop using these free woodworking plans. This one measures 45 x 96 inches.

It may be ugly, but it is raccoon proof and the parts were free.

With this unique design, anyone can keep a few chickens, even in small back yards.

These amazing free woodworking plans are for you to DIY a chicken coop. Also included are the free plans for the shutters, nesting box, and dutch door. Told you…amazing.

This treadle chicken feeder was made from 1/2 inch plywood. Be sure to read to the bottom of the page where he shows updated changes.

Build a backyard chicken coop using these free instructions.

A chicken coop can be built in many different ways, different shapes and sizes depending on the type, amount, and size of your chickens. The coop I designed will cost between $150-$200 and will hold 3-4 birds comfortably.

Here are free woodworking plans to build a chicken coop and run for your backyard.

Build a backyard chicken coop using these free step-by-step plans.

Build it and they will come. Who said that? Well, build a chicken coop and bring on the chickens (and eggs). At the link you will find step-by-step instructions to build your own chicken coop. Oh, and there is a run attached too!

One of the biggest challenges in keeping chickens is figuring out how to build a chicken coop and pen that will allow your birds to forage while also keeping them safe from predators.

Small scale poultry coops seem to be built in almost every possible shape and size. Those building a new coop often ask for plans for the perfect chicken coop. However, few plans for small poultry houses are available. Many existing buildings can easily be adapted to accommodate poultry. Poultry housing can be as crude or elaborate as you wish to build as long as you provide the following:

Many town and city dwellers are becoming interested in homesite farming these days . . . and, where local ordinances permit, such an operation might well include a small flock of poultry. If you have always wanted to keep a few chickens, but held off because you thought that the project required more room than you can spare from your limited plot . . . well, it does not have to!

A chicken coop is a place of shelter and a safe retreat for chickens and a place where the hens can lay their eggs. This chicken coop should comfortably house at least eight chickens.

Build a chicken coop using these free step-by-step instructions.

At the link you will find a materials list, cut list and two short videos to help you build an outdoor chicken coop large enough for 4 chickens.

I wanted to make a portable Coop that we could move around the property so that the chickens would have fresh ground to live on every few days. I started construction in our small one stall garage out in the shop. We only plan for it to house a maximum of 5-6 standard chickens. It is approximately 5x3.

Use these free woodworking plans to build a backyard chicken coop.

Free plans at the link to build a 4 x 8 foot backyard chicken coop. Be sure to follow through to part 2 of the project at the bottom of the page.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a chicken coop. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

If you have chickens to feed, you will appreciate this chicken feeder once you have it built.

Chickens need a clean dry place to lay eggs so build your chickens this nesting box. Plans can be modified to suit your needs.

This small chicken coop measures approximately 2 x 4 feet and stands a little over 5 feet tall. Perfect size for two or three chickens or a rooster. At the link you can follow along and download the free plans to build your own small chicken coop.

Build this sturdy, attractive coop designed for three or four fine feathered fowl, and you, too, can enjoy the good life. The materials cost $250 total, but you can improvise to fit your budget. Save money every step of the way by scrounging scrap lumber, using painted plywood for siding and doors, and 1x4s to frame the run.

At the link are free woodworking plans to build a 4 x 8 foot chicken coop.

This coop started its life out as a small dog house. The first step in the building process was to construct a frame that would lift the main structure off the ground.