A Chicken Coop. Check out these real life DIY chicken coops for fun and easy chicken coop ideas, plus simple step-by-step tutorials, and even chicken coop plans you can buy. Backyard chicken coop plans can range from small to large, a-frame to barn designs and many more variations.
So when Jennifer Bryce, an alternative-energy aficionado, showed me her alternative-powered coop for her guinea hens and chickens, I thought it was a great way to go.
Lay boards on the ground to get an idea of the shape and size your chicken run will be.
Whether you're an expert chicken farmer or a novice, the size of your coop in relation to the number of chickens in your care will have a major impact on the health of your flock. Measure the planned length and width of the run to find the total area. This space can be fenced in with a chicken run or a free roaming area.