Chicken Coop Designs

[KikoGoat]

Hi, I am looking to get a few chickens in the spring and I don't know how I should build my coop. Any ideas or pictures would be great. I am looking toward something on the small side. Thanks!

 

[Ridgerunner]

Look in the Learning Center at the top of this page. Lots of ideas and pictures there.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/2/Coops

Before you start your design you might want to read these articles. I think they should be required reading for anyone getting ready to build a coop.

Pat’s Big Ol' Ventilation Page
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1642-VENTILATION

Pat’s Big Ol' Mud Page (fixing muddy runs):
https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1642-fix-a-muddy-run

You also might want to follow the link in my signature below to see my thoughts on how much space chickens need. I don’t give you a cookbook answer but it’s more of things to consider. If I don’t crowd them I find I have fewer behavioral problems to deal with, more flexibility in dealing with anything that does pop up, and I just don’t have to work as hard. I suggest giving them a little more space than the absolute minimum you think they might need.

Good luck and welcome to the adventure.

 

[KikoGoat]

Thanks!