Chicken Coops

In the style of traditional American folk art, the body of each bird is cut from a single layer of 3/4 inch thick lumber. This woodworking plan provides full size illustrations, exploded view diagrams and instructions to make the projects shown. The tallest rooster stands 14 inches.

Cute animal friends are holding treats like sweets, cookies, dog biscuits, or cat food. The head lifts off to reveal a lidded jar that you may buy nearby or perhaps already have in your pantry. The plywood used for these scroll saw projects is 1/2 inch thick. To build the hen goody jar project depicted, this woodworking plan offers full-size images, exploded view diagrams, and instructions. Every other plan is offered separately.

Keep your reusable plastic grocery bags in storage. Just tuck the bag up top. Pull out a bag whenever you need one from the bottom. Cutting this colourful project from hardwood that is 3/4 inch thick is simple. This woodworking plan includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings to help you build the project. Height of 14 inches.

The rooster who keeps an eye on the roost guards the four hens in the chicken coop. Whether you live in the country or not, this is a lovely mailbox design. Because some of us simply enjoy chickens. This woodworking design includes instructions, exploded view diagrams, and full-size drawings for the projects. The project was made to fit around a typical rural mailbox.

Do you have backyard chickens?? Perhaps you need to build a hen house. This one is 6 x 10 feet and has a number of great features. You can build your own hen house using the free instructions at the link.

Ever wanted to have chickens but you don't have much room in your backyard? This small modern chicken coop will fit 2 - 4 chickens and features an built-in egg box and chicken run. Build it using the free woodworking plans at the link.

With this unique design, anyone can keep a few chickens, even in small back yards.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a chicken tractor. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a chicken coop with 60 nesting boxes measuring 10 x 16 feet. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

One of the biggest challenges in keeping chickens is figuring out how to build a chicken coop and pen that will allow your birds to forage while also keeping them safe from predators.

Build a small chicken coop using these free woodworking plans. This one measures 45 x 96 inches.

Thanks to Backwoods Homes John Silveira, now my laying hens (and two very happy roosters!) do all the work for me.

The basic dimensions are 3ft wide by 4ft long - the front is 30 inches high and the back is 36 inches. The legs are continuous and used as part of the whole frame. The pitch of the roof is about 10 degrees.

Many town and city dwellers are becoming interested in homesite farming these days . . . and, where local ordinances permit, such an operation might well include a small flock of poultry. If you have always wanted to keep a few chickens, but held off because you thought that the project required more room than you can spare from your limited plot . . . well, it does not have to!

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a chicken coop. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

A chicken coop is a place of shelter and a safe retreat for chickens and a place where the hens can lay their eggs. This chicken coop should comfortably house at least eight chickens.

Build a chicken coop using these free step-by-step instructions.

It may be ugly, but it is raccoon proof and the parts were free.

Build a backyard chicken coop using these free instructions.

Use these free woodworking plans to build a backyard chicken coop.

Here are free woodworking plans to build a chicken coop and run for your backyard.

Small scale poultry coops seem to be built in almost every possible shape and size. Those building a new coop often ask for plans for the perfect chicken coop. However, few plans for small poultry houses are available. Many existing buildings can easily be adapted to accommodate poultry. Poultry housing can be as crude or elaborate as you wish to build as long as you provide the following:

Chickens need a clean dry place to lay eggs so build your chickens this nesting box. Plans can be modified to suit your needs.

Build this sturdy, attractive coop designed for three or four fine feathered fowl, and you, too, can enjoy the good life. The materials cost $250 total, but you can improvise to fit your budget. Save money every step of the way by scrounging scrap lumber, using painted plywood for siding and doors, and 1x4s to frame the run.

This treadle chicken feeder was made from 1/2 inch plywood. Be sure to read to the bottom of the page where he shows updated changes.

I wanted to make a portable Coop that we could move around the property so that the chickens would have fresh ground to live on every few days. I started construction in our small one stall garage out in the shop. We only plan for it to house a maximum of 5-6 standard chickens. It is approximately 5x3.

At the link are free woodworking plans to build a 4 x 8 foot chicken coop.

This coop started its life out as a small dog house. The first step in the building process was to construct a frame that would lift the main structure off the ground.

A chicken coop can be built in many different ways, different shapes and sizes depending on the type, amount, and size of your chickens. The coop I designed will cost between $150-$200 and will hold 3-4 birds comfortably.

Build a backyard chicken coop using these free step-by-step plans.