I usually write about bees and beekeeping but in my journey to find the good life I’m considering chickens. I’ve written a page on UK chicken coops, but for American readers I’ll write a post on USA coops.
I have written a review of the Eglu by Omlet – a beautifully designed, plastic, assembled hive, which houses 4, 6 or 10 chickens.
Amazon is also a good source for value chicken coops. The leading brands often put their products on Amazon and sell at a discount. I have researched flat pack and assembled chicken coops and identified the following three represent good value (and the third one is beautiful but a bit more expensive):
| Small Chicken Coop | Large Chicken Coop | Larger Chicken Coop |
|---|---|---|
| - 4 bird chicken coop - Sliding access door for chickens to enter and exit - Hinged roof for easy food / water access and egg extraction - Removable metal sliding pan allows for easy cleaning access - Flat pack, requires assembly | - Up to12 bird chicken coop - Plastic with the benefits of insulation, weather resistance - Easy assembly, no tools required | - Up to 15 bird chicken coop - 6 nest boxes - 2 roost bars - Requires 2 people for an afternoon to assemble |
If you want to read more about keeping chickens, the following book is popular and well reviewed:
Good luck with your chickens.
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