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We are so happy that you took the time to visit our website: Build a Backyard Chicken Coop! Our goal for this website is simply to be an online resource. We intend to read books about raising chickens, building chicken coops, buying live chickens and as many chicken related topics as we can find. We will post relevant information here for our readers.
We know that our readers are looking to build a backyard chicken coop. So, we know there are two things that might interest you: information on raising chickens and information on building or wood working. As the popularity of raising chickens has dramatically increased in the past ten years, information about raising chickens is also on the rise. The number of chicken coop plans on the market is increasing. With the increase in the number of chicken coop plans is an increase in selection as well as improved quality. Competition is great for the consumer!
We will start out by reviewing some of the current resources on the market. If you have any suggestions or recommendation, please email us at
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Green Roof Chicken Coop is just a cool concept. In a world where many people what to “get away” from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, green roof chicken coop provides a multi-pronged outlet for getting back to nature. We love their Herb Garden Chicken Coop. We like the Green Roof Chicken Coop as well (and it takes up a little less yard space). But, we all have to have a favorite and, for us, it is the Herb Garden Chicken Coop (until they come out with something else). There are a couple of things about the herb garden and chicken coop combination that we like. One is that a green roof can be hard to maintain but it is perfect in combination with a chicken coop because people often take daily trips to check on their chickens which means they can also check on their herb garden while they are there. But, how nice is it that you do not have to come away empty handed from your trip! You can get up in the morning, check on your chickens, collect any fresh organic eggs that your chickens have produced and pick any herbs that might be growing on your roof. You can water the garden while checking on the water bowl for your chickens. It just makes a great combination of activities and it looks great as well. Of course, you can grow herbs on your Green Roof Chicken Coop and tomatoes on your Herb Garden Chicken Coop. We just like the marketing and picture collecting a little cilantro for that fresh salsa to go on that southwestern egg omelet! Anyway, the chicken coop plans for Green Roof Chicken Coop are $34.95. They are step-by-step instructions. The plans a shopping list, a cut list and are fully illustrated. Both chicken coops include a nesting area, hen house, easy access, roost, and easy to clean features. It is really a matter of picking the style that you like best. Just click on either chicken coop to get to the website.
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DIY Chicken Tractors is dedicated to a different kind of chicken coop known as the chicken tractor. For those that are familiar with chicken tractors, please forgive the brief explanation. We love the idea of a chicken driving a tractor in a cartoon and it is cute marketing done by several  chicken tractor websites but it is doesn’t quite explain the purpose of a chicken tractor or even what it is. A chicken tractor is basically a chicken coop on wheels. Why? Well, chickens like to hunt and peck for bugs and worms. A chicken tractor has a built in chicken run which allows them the opportunity to roam freely inside of a secure location. The chicken tractor allows the owner to move the location of the “hunting and pecking” easily by rolling the tractor around the yard. In theory, many chicken coops could be modified into a chicken tractor but that does take some consideration and effort. DIY Chicken Tractors has a very unique looking chicken tractor design that is meant to roll front and back so it is great for a fence line. We estimate this tractor will hold about six chickens. It comes with a hen house, a roost, and a nest. There are multiple built in access points and it is very unique in design. Take a look at the pictures. We think you will agree that this is a one of a kind chicken coop.
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There are several websites and resources on the market that offer what we would consider chicken coop e-books. These e-books usually have multiple sets of plans and the designs are usually traditional chicken coops. These e-books range usually cost around $30-$40. Besides offering multiple plans for building your chicken coop, these books are good for getting ideas. For people that are looking around for chicken coops and that might not be sure how many chickens they want to raise, e-books like these will give you a good understanding of the work involved in building these chicken coops of all different sizes. Most e-books come with a 30-60 day money back guarantee. Most offer several different styles and sizes. You will get plans for small, medium and large chicken coops. You will get options for chicken coops that have chicken runs and options to build chicken coops with easy access to the nesting area for quick egg collection. Furthermore, most of these e-books come with "freebies". Certainly, the information is valuable information but we think it is important to remember what you are buying and why. Do not get distracted by the infomercial style in which these websites are laid out. Look at the designs of the chicken coops and get the e-book that works for you. You can always buy a guide to raising chickens. There are several excellent books on the market that cover incredible amounts of information on raising chickens (from medicine to breeding). We just do not want you to get distracted because there is a lot of information out there. If you are looking for a set of plans or ideas, these e-books are probably a good place to start. You can just click on the e-book to get to the appropriate website. Enjoy!
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