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Building a chicken coop? Don’t start your build without reading through these articles on how to build chicken coops, include common mistakes made, finding the best location, tackling specific problems, and setting up a mobile chicken coop.

Chicken Coop Design Considerations: Rules for a Happy Hen House

Updated December 30, 2022 by Robert
Five Baby Chickens Peeking out of their Chicken House

Do you want to create the perfect home for your chickens? It is exciting to prepare for new chickens or …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags automatic chicken coop door, chicken coop design, chicken nesting boxes, setting up a chicken coop

Setup a Mobile Chicken Coop and Free-Range those Birds!

Updated January 5, 2022 by Robert
The ins and outs of mobile chicken houses

Having free-range chickens has a whole new connotation when the chickens go mobile! We don’t mean wireless, either – well, …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags chicken tractor, mobile chicken coop, portable chicken coop

Building a Chicken Coop: The Most Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Updated December 30, 2022 by Robert
How to avoid the most common mistakes when building a chicken coop

If you are handy – why not build your own, custom–made, custom-styled chicken coop? There are so many great ideas …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags building chicken coop, predator proof chicken coop

Where to Build your Chicken Coop: The Importance of Location

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
Find out the six critical things you need to get right when choosing the perfect location for your coop. This is one decision you need to get right.

Choosing the best location for your chicken coop is another incredibly important decision. Just like looking for the plot of …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags chicken coop, DIY Chicken Coop Tips, setting up a chicken coop

Should you Build or Buy your First Chicken Coop?

Updated December 30, 2022 by Robert
Should you build or buy your next chicken coop? 6 questions to help you decide

So – you’ve made the decision to raise your own chickens. Congratulations! Next up is creating a great home for …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags building chicken coop
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