Chicken Coops

It seems more and more backyards have chickens these days. If that includes you, you will need to build a backyard chicken coop. Click on the link and you will see the steps involved as well as free plans to build your new coop. Be sure to personalize it for your flock.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Build a backyard chicken coop using these free instructions.

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

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!

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Plans for a PVC pipe cover/garage for your ATV, Golf Cart, Riding Lawn Mower, 4x4 Quad or just plain garden tools.

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.

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

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 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.

Build a chicken coop run for your chickens using this free woodworking plans.

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!