Design My Own Chicken Coop

It is painted in red and white but you can try it with any color you like.

Design my own chicken coop. Chicken wire will not be strong enough for most predators so you ll want to use hardware cloth instead. Elevating the nesting area s floor 2 to 3 feet off the ground keeps the flock s feet dry during wet weather. A healthy flock requires four square feet of coop space and 10 square feet of run per chicken which can result in a sprawling enclosure. How to build the right chicken coop 1.

Yours will have to be much more secure than mine is. At cutest coops we build the highest quality chicken coops with thoughtful design features that make chicken keeping a fun and easy hobby. A good chicken coop also has the right amount of square feet per chicken of space the right number of nest boxes and enough roosting bar space for the number of chickens you have. Try this chicken coop that is having a design inspired by a bungalow.

A fully enclosed chicken run and coop will be needed. As a note in the plans below we ve assumed 3 square foot per chicken. In general the following space requirements apply. Some thoughts on your coop design.

In this design a ramp lets the chickens move freely between the coop and the run while stacked double barn doors provide easy access to both spaces for cleaning. When designing their large chicken coop owners penny ausley and brittany may started with these plans altering as needed for space and function. With small openings as well. Standard large fowl 4sq ft bird in the coop 8sq ft in the run.

The elevated floor of this coop design allows space below to serve as run space for the chickens reducing the footprint of the overall structure. Decide the size of your coop 2. Bantams 2sq ft bird in the coop 4sq ft bird in the run. Extra large birds minimum ft bird in the coop 8sq ft in the run.

To ensure the craftsmanship of our hen homes is unrivaled each one is hand built with high attention to detail and careful measurements leaving you with a flawless finished product that is perfect for you and your feathered pets. Decide the location 3. You can build this chicken coop design with a little woodwork experience. Access doors will make it easier to clean the coop and the coop will need a space for a waterer.