Top 15 Chicken Coop Mistakes

This article was a lot to think about. When I first decided to have chickens, I did not have the materials or the know how to build my own coop. I ordered a prefab coop on Amazon and added a run. I have been making modifications as needed, but I felt that that was best as I was a beginner. At some point, I would like to get more chickens, and I will then be working on a better coop.

Great way to give tips and suggestions for improvement. How safe and sturdy one needs to build depends on the environment of course.
There is no way you can make a complete list that fits all. The number, type and size of one’s chickens can vary enormously too. But surprisingly you come a long way.

Great article with tons of information, amazing job @Weeg !

This is great, but I don't exactly agree with the no heat rule, you should specify that some chicken breeds do need it. For example, silkies sometimes need it. Just say that it depends, and heat isn't always bad. Overall though, great!
Edited to apologize in advance for if this sounds mean. I don't intend it to be, sorry if it is.

This is such an excellent article! I keep reading it over and over again! Thank you!

Good article with tips for building a coop

Highly informative. A must-read for newbies.

Good job! I hope it helps people build better coops.

Very informative article!
I made the mistake of starting off with a prefab coop. Now my chickens don't roost.

Good article. Some parts couldn’t gone into a little more detail, and there were some things not listed that would’ve been helpful, but it was a good read.

Alot of really great info. At 3 years of raising nutty cluckies, I still find there is so much more to learn. I'm always learning always improving, but BYC and the other members here make my learning much easier and faster.

Very nicely done