Choose a chicken coop suited to the size of your garden and the number of hens you plan to have to provide them with maximum comfort.
Choose a chicken coop suited to the size of your garden and the number of hens you plan to have to provide them with maximum comfort.
PawHut Chicken Run, Wooden Chicken Coop w/ Combinable Design Orange
PawHut Walk In Chicken Run Galvanized Chicken Coop Hen Poultry House Cage Rabbit Hutch Pet Playpen Backyard With Water-Resist Cover, 3 x 2 x 2m 3 x 2 x 2m
Chicken Coop Chicken House Small Animal Rabbit Chicken Hutch XXL
PawHut Chicken Coop Hen Poultry House w/ Nesting Box Outdoor Run Patio Wooden Natural
PawHut Wooden Chicken Coop Hen House Enclosure Garden with Ramp Run Nesting Box
Chicken Run 3m x 4m x 2m
PawHut Small Chicken Coop with Run Hen House Poultry Coops Nesting Box Wood Grey
PawHut Walk In Chicken Run Galvanized Chicken Coop Hen Poultry House Cage Rabbit Hutch Pet Playpen Backyard with Water-Resist Cover, 2.8 x 1.9 x 2m 2.8 x 1.9 x 2m
Chicken Coop Wood 295x163x170 cm vidaXL
KCT Malaga Extra Large Chicken Coop House With Run
Outdoor Chicken Coop vidaXL
Super Holbrook Chicken Coop 6 to 14 Hens - L290 x W130 x H180 cm
Chicken Coop Red and White 150x96x110 cm Solid Firwood vidaXL
BingoPaw Wall in Metal Chicken Run Cage Hens Rabbit Dogs Ducks Chickens Poultry, 3m x 4m x 2.7m
BingoPaw Large Chicken Run Cage Poultry Duck Metal Fence With Roof
PawHut Chicken Activity Play Chicken Coop with Swing Set for 3-4 Chickens, Grey
Chicken Coop,Chicken Cage Brown 204x50x84 cm Solid Wood Pine VSVS9506114
PawHut Walk In Chicken Run with Chicken Activity Shelf and Cover, 2.8 x 5.7 x 2m
Chicken Run 3m x 2m x 2m
PawHut Chicken Run with Roof, Walk In Chicken Coop for 4-6 Chickens, Hen House Duck Pen Outdoor, 280x190x195 cm
PawHut Walk-in Chicken Run with Chicken Activity Shelf and Cover, 2.8 x 1.9 x 2m
Rowlinson Chicken Coop
(New with tray) Clopton 6 to 12 Hen Chicken Coop - L174 x W110 x H137 cm
Chicken Coop Brown 204x50x84 cm Solid Wood Pine vidaXL
PawHut Wooden Chicken Coop with Combinable Design, for 1-3 Chickens
Buttercup Shepherds Hut Gypsy Caravan Chicken House Poultry Coop - For up to 9 Hens
Chicken Run 4m x 8m x 2m
Outdoor Chicken Cage,Chicken Coop VSVS349831
Standard Duck House - L121.9 x W91.4 x H91.4 cm
Brown Automatic Chicken Coop Door with Light Sensor - Fully Waterproof Chicken Coop Induction Chicken Coop Door - Chicken Coop Door
Campbell Duck House - up to 24 Ducks, Quality Pressure Treated Timber Waterfowl House - L190 x W80 x H116 cm
Solar Automatic Chicken Coop Door, Battery Operated with Waterproof Programmable LCD Screen, Aluminum Automatic Chicken Coop Door with Timer, Automatic Chicken Coop Door, Vertical Door Opener (Black)
PawHut Walk-in Chicken Run with Chicken Activity Shelf and Cover, 3 x 6 x 2m
Automatic Chicken Coop Door, Waterproof Induction Chicken Coop Door with Light Sensor, Battery Operated Automatic Chicken Locker, Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener for Farm
Wooden chicken coop for 3 chickens with nesting box, Galinette, Anthracite, 151x69.5x92.5 cm
PawHut Walk-in Chicken Run w/ Cover, for 10-15 Chickens, Hens, Rabbits, Ducks
PawHut Walk In Chicken Run with Chicken Activity Shelf and Cover, 3 x 2 x 2m
Egg Incubator Automatic Hatcher, Automatic Egg Turning, Chicken Home Controller Farm Egg Incubator 16 Eggs
Chicken Coop,Chicken Cage with Nest Box Red 190x72x102 cm Solid Firwood VSVS9470835
Outdoor Chicken Cage Hen House with 1 Egg Cage Grey Wood vidaXL
PawHut Wood Chicken Coop Hens Cage Poultry House with Nesting Boxes Run
PawHut Wooden Chicken Coop with Run, Nesting Box, Slide-out Tray, Ramp
PawHut Walk In Chicken Run with Chicken Activity Shelf and Cover, 2.8 x 3.8 x 2m
Nesting Bearings,Coop Pad for Nesting Washable Chicken Litter for Chicken Coop and Egg Drop Box, Chicken Coop Mat for Nests, Chicken Coops, Eggs
Automatic chicken door Chicken door LCD control panel Timer, light sensor
PawHut Chicken Run W/ Roof, Walk In Chicken Coop for 10-12 Chickens, Hen House
PawHut Walk-In Chicken Run with Cover, for Chickens 3 x 3.8 x 2.2m
PawHut Chicken Coop Toy with Swing, Ladder, Platform for 2 Chickens, Hens, Grey
Chicken Coop with Runs and Nest Box Aluminium vidaXL
Chicken Coop Brown 157x97x110 cm Wood vidaXL
Wooden chicken coop for 4 chickens with nesting box, Java, Natural, 196x73.55x98 cm
AlwaysH Automatic Chicken Coop Door with Light Sensor - Fully Waterproof Chicken Coop Induction Chicken Coop Door - Chicken Coop Door,Red
Automatic chicken door Chicken door LCD control panel Timer light sensor
Automatic Chicken Coop Door, IPX3 Waterproof Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener with Light Sensor, Battery Operated
PawHut Wooden Chicken Run with Nesting Box, Openable Roof, for 4-8 Chickens
Chicken Cage Mocha 170x81x110 cm Solid Pine & Fir Wood vidaXL
Essential for any chicken owner, a chicken coop should be chosen according to the number of birds you keep and the size of your nesting boxes and chicken run. When it comes to picking a model, it's important to think about materials including wood and wire mesh for the structure and bitumen felt or sheet metal for the roof. Other key factors include insulation, fittings and accessories (e.g. nesting boxes, perches, vents and dropping boards). Chickens are well and truly on-trend! In fact, more and more people are choosing to set up chicken coops in the garden each year. Of course, keeping chickens means fresh eggs almost every day. But before you start your search, you need to weigh up several criteria to ensure you pick the best coop for your needs.
Looking to adopt a few chickens and want to ensure your feathered friends find a comfortable home in your garden? Don't panic, we've got the lowdown to help you find the perfect chicken coop.
Whether you want to build a chicken coop or buy a flat-pack coop, it's entirely up to you. But bear in mind that a chicken coop in kit form will always be easier to assemble! Here are a few tips to help you find the best affordable chicken coop for your needs.
There are many advantages to having a chicken coop. Firstly, you'll be able to enjoy unbeatably fresh eggs on a daily basis. You'll also save money not having to buy eggs in the supermarket!
Secondly, raising chicken can be good for the environment. Chickens will happily eat vegetable peelings or even meat trimmings. This makes them excellent walking compost bins and means you can feed your pets and reduce waste in one step. Finally, raising chickens provides a little taste of a more traditional way of life.
The chicken coop will be your pets' home and if you want high-quality eggs every day, it is essential to ensure your chickens are happy. So in order to make the right choice, take note of the following key features:
- Shelter: you'll need at least 1 m² of indoor space for three or four chickens. You won't need a great deal more space than that as the sheltered area, or house, is mainly used for sleeping and chickens tend to snuggle up together. An essential part of the coop, the shelter protects your chickens from wind, rain and, above all, predators.
- Nesting boxes: you can use one or several nesting boxes. Similar to the coop shelter, use one box per 2 to 3 hens and add an additional box for 3 more hens. Hens must be provided with a clean and secure area to lay and incubate their eggs.
- Perches: don't forget that chickens are birds and therefore need to be given the option to sleep off the ground.
If you don't want your chickens to the run of the garden, ensure their well-being by providing them with a specially designed run. Tall coops can always be fitted with a ramp to make it easier for your chickens to get in and out.
You can also provide a sandbox to help rid your flock of dust and pests such as lice. Some chicken coops are equipped with a droppings board for easy cleaning.
The next step is to choose the right location for your chicken coop. A chicken coop must always be installed in a wind-free spot, with the opening facing east or south to prevent prevailing winds from blowing into the coop. A sunny location is recommended, but the house area should be kept in the shade.
Finally, to ensure that your chickens stay healthy and lay every day, remember to keep the coop clean. Clean out the feeders every day and be sure to change the bedding once a week. Remember to empty the chicken house completely at least once a year and disinfect it with the right products to keep bacteria at bay.