WHY I'VE NO BEEN SEING LOCAL AFRICAN CHICKEN COOP

[FARKESU]

Hello my people. Since I've join BYC I've never seen any type of African local chicken coop style. There are many of us who are not in areas where most of the type of coops uploaded here could be seen and found. I enjoin member to be uploading African Local chicken coops so that people who are interested should adopt. Thank you.

 

[niazai_thechickenlife]

Maybe they haven't found their way to this group yet? I feel like most people here are in America.

 

[CabritaChicks]

Not sure what you mean by African Style. Chicken coops vary across the globe- but also by meters away. I built one for hot and humid temps. If you like, under my avatar- you can click on 'my coop'.

 

[Callender Girl]

I've never thought about how or why the coops would be different. Although now that you mention it, I can understand that the little "red barn" and "farm-style" coops that are popular in the U.S. Midwest would look out of place in Africa. And, perhaps, the availability and types of building materials would matter, too.

I hope we see some African-style coops, thanks to you!

 

[CabritaChicks]

I've never thought about how or why the coops would be different. Although now that you mention it, I can understand that the little "red barn" and "farm-style" coops that are popular in the U.S. Midwest would look out of place in Africa. And, perhaps, the availability and types of building materials would matter, too.

I hope we see some African-style coops, thanks to you!

That’s pretty true—during my time in Africa, I noticed that coops varied widely in design. It really comes down to personal preference. Some were thatch-style, others built from repurposed materials, and many were open-air but still had that rustic, red farmyard charm. I’ve seen all kinds—some almost identical to ones posted here.

Honestly, I’m not entirely sure what the OP meant by an “African coop.” I’ve never seen one single definition for that term. From what I’ve observed, there isn’t a distinct “African-style” coop—designs change drastically depending on the region, climate, and materials available. In hotter areas, open-air ventilation is key, while in cooler or high-altitude zones, insulation and wind protection matter more. So really, all of them are valid—it’s less about geography and more about practicality.