Skip to content
Chicken Coop Designs
  • DIY Plans
  • Coop Building Tips
  • Plans by Size

Robert

How To Feed Chickens on Table Scraps – Best Practices From the Farm

June 20, 2022 by Robert
woman feeding chicken table scraps

Feeding your chickens table scraps can save money, reduce waste (and trash bills), and provide good nutrition. A New Old …

Read more

Categories Raising Chickens Tags feeding chickens

How to Train a Chicken To Use A Roost – Step by Step

Updated October 17, 2022 by Robert
Three silkies on a wooden board

Roosting is an instinctive behavior, but some chickens may need to be trained to use a roost, depending on their …

Read more

Categories Coop Building Tips Tags chicken roost

Let’s Talk Chicken Roosts – The Best Size, Shape Height, And More

Updated December 28, 2022 by Robert
chicken roosts at the top of the hen house

Chicken roosts or roosting bars are a great way to provide your chickens with both much-needed sleeping space and a …

Read more

Categories Coop Building Tips Tags chicken coop design

10 Pallet Chicken Coop Ideas & Plans – Inspiration For Your Next Build

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
Collage of 4 designs for pallet built chicken coops

Building a chicken coop out of pallets is an easy, affordable option even for a novice DIYer. Plus, since you …

Read more

Categories DIY Plans Tags chicken coop plans

What to Put Inside a Chicken Coop – 6 Must-Have Items

Updated July 12, 2022 by Robert
outfitting the chicken coop interior collage - watering nesting box

After you build your chicken coop, it’s time to get the inside ready for your hens. Chickens deserve to be …

Read more

Categories Coop Building Tips Tags setting up a chicken coop

Walk-in Chicken Coops: 3 Top-rated Coop Kits and Plans For Easy Access

Updated July 12, 2022 by Robert
chickens foraging in front of a large walk-in chicken coop

Walk-in chicken coops offer large, open spaces for your chickens and make it easy to clean and maintain the coop. …

Read more

Categories DIY Plans Tags chicken coop plans, walk in chicken coop

5 Chicken Coop Plans for 6 to 8 Chickens

Updated December 30, 2022 by Robert
The garden coop - a walk in style wooden chicken coop screened in walls

Building a chicken coop is a rewarding project, and if you’re an inexperienced builder, there are plenty of helpful plans …

Read more

Categories DIY Plans Tags chicken coop plans, small chicken coop

Nesting Boxes For Hens: How Big, How Many and Where to Put Them

Updated July 12, 2022 by Robert
red chicken in her nesting box with two freshly laid eggs

Learn how to choose the best nesting boxes for your chickens to maximize egg production and keep your chickens happy. …

Read more

Categories Coop Building Tips Tags chicken coop essentials, layers, nesting, nesting boxes

Recent Posts

How To Feed Chickens on Table Scraps – Best Practices From the Farm

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022
How To Feed Chickens on Table Scraps – Best Practices From the Farm

How to Train a Chicken To Use A Roost – Step by Step

January 19, 2022October 17, 2022
How to Train a Chicken To Use A Roost – Step by Step

Chicken Roost Ideas and Designs – 18 Different Options for Any Size Coop

January 12, 2022December 29, 2022
Chicken Roost Ideas and Designs – 18 Different Options for Any Size Coop

Featured Categories

  • Coop Building Tips
  • DIY Plans
  • Fun Videos
  • Raising Chickens

Disclosure

🐔When writing posts for our blog, our writers may find specific products we think you will find interesting or helpful.🐣
🐓Links to these products are included where you can learn more about or buy each product. We may receive commissions on purchases made through these links.🐤

Our Favorite Coop Building Plans

How to Build a Chicken Coop Image

 

 

Helping homesteaders build the best chicken coop for their flock.

Search the Site

Let’s Get Social

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms
© 2023 Chicken Coop Designs • Built with GeneratePress