Perch for chicken coop

I turned the big 4-0 last month and my husband made me something very special (which my husband tells me ordinary women would not even want)! Let me take you on a visual tour. This is at the back of my suburban homestead. I am standing right next to the coop. To the left of the coop is the run. For a year this was all the space the chickens had and I knew they needed more room. On top of the run is a new addition...it is my lettuce box. It provides shade for the chickens and protects them…

4 absolutely must have chicken coop additions! When building your coop you want to make sure you install everything you need. Don't skip these 4 things that make your life so much easier!

Get a copy of my farmhouse style chicken coop plans with detailed step by step instructions. This chicken coop has a separate storage area, large windows, a spacious chicken run. This chicken coop and run can comfortably hold 12-16 chickens. The main coop area is 8ft by 9 ft. The run is apx 6 ft by 16 ft. Does not include tutorial for the door, because of size variations. Upon purchasing this, you will receive a digital download complete with pictures, measurements, and step by step…

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Roosting bars inside the hutch lift out for cleaning.

As backyard poultry farms gain in popularity, find the coop that works for you, whether you live in the country or in tighter, urban spaces.

If you're a homesteader or DIY enthusiast, building your own chicken roost is an enjoyable project that can save you money! . Get started today and give your chickens a comfortable place to sleep!