"The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans

"The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans

Are you looking for a chicken coop design which offers the best in terms of functionality, ease of access, and overall aesthetics? Buying pre-made chicken coops can be expensive as costly shipping is necessary. If you have some time and enjoy working with your hands, than building your own chicken coop from plans is the project for you!

"The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans are the perfect guide for anyone looking to build solid, compact and portable chicken coop. It was expertly designed and engineered by backyard chicken owners, for backyard chicken owners. It has many convenient features such as a translucent roof for light, air, and cover; large double doors for easy access and cleaning; small door for egg collection; and wheels for easy mobility.

These plans were designed with a poultry beginner in mind, someone with little to no carpentry and construction skills. They are professionally written, with ample photographs and drawings, effectively communicating and guiding the user through the entire process. With these chicken coop plans, you will find 40 pages of expert guidance that will allow you to build a chicken coop that your chickens will love and you can be proud of.

When you buy "The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If you find these plans are just not right for you for any reason at all just let us know within 30 days and we will issue you a full refund!

Check out our Comprehensive FAQs for "The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans or look at more photos of the chicken coop.

"The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans FAQs

1. How long will it take to get these chicken coop plans after I purchase them?
   After you've purchased these plans, you will receive an email with your chicken coop plans eBook within 24 hours. Also, the eBook is protected with a password. Your password will be sent to you along with your chicken coop plans.


2. How skilled do I need to be to construct "The Garden Ark"?
   Despite the elegant appearance of this chicken coop, it is relatively easy to construct. If you know how to use a circular saw, drill, tape measure, and hammer, you will be all set. Most of the wood cuts are straight and simple cuts. Finally, the plans do require the installation of hardware cloth (sturdy chicken wire), so at times it helps to have two people to construct this coop. We also offer email support with the designer of these coop if necessary.


3. How much will the materials necessary to create the "The Garden Ark" cost?
   The total Bill of Materials (which is clearly listed in this plan) should cost about $250 in total. While the costs will vary by geographic region, these are simply our best guess numbers based on our experience and customer feedback.


4. If need to buy all the materials myself, what benefit does "The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plan offer me?
   One of the most common issues which many potential DIY backyard chicken coop enthusiasts face is overbuying and wasting materials due to not having a clear picture or plan of what they are constructing. Simply building a coop on the fly without consideration for the measurements and details can lead to mistakes and waste.


5. How long will it take me to construct "The Garden Ark" using these chicken coop plans?
   If you've read through the plan in its entirety, and have all the necessary materials collected and/or purchased, the coop should take about 2 weekends to construct (about 4 work days). Of course, some will want to take longer and savor the sense of accomplishment a bit more, but most customers report the 4 work days as a reasonable time frame.


6. What tools will I need to complete this plan?
   None of the tools this plan calls for are specialized or obscure. Most of the tools are easily purchased or borrowed. This chicken coop design was engineered with the backyard chicken enthusiast in mind. The tools the plan calls for are -
   • Tape Measure
   • Carpenter Pencil
   • Circular Saw
   • Hammer
   • Handsaw
   • 2 Saw Horses
   • Power Drill/Driver (with various bits)
   • Adjustable Wrench
   • Two Clamps (3" capacity)
   • Sandpaper (power sander optional)
   • Paint Brush
   • Wire Snips
   • Leather Work Gloves (very helpful for handling hardware cloth or chicken wire)
   • Combination Square or Speed Square (for lining up wood cuts)


7. This coop looks open and airy? Will it work for the winters in my part of the country?
   One of the key success factors of a chicken coop is adequate ventilation, which discourages mold and potential disease by eliminating moisture. This coop design is quite well ventilated, making for a safe chicken environment. For the cold winter months, this coop offers an elevated, cozy hen house which will protect your flock from drafts. Most egg-laying chicken breeds are very cold hardy and will do just fine in the winter months, and this coop provides a shelter where the birds can bed down and keep warm.


8. How predator-proof is the design?
   Very. While the predators that can threaten your flock and its resources will vary by region, the sides and roof area of The Garden Ark are totally enclosed in hardware cloth. The plans detail a couple of options for installing hardware cloth to prevent burrowing predators as well.


9. How easy is this coop to clean?
   Cleaning this chicken coop is quite simple given the ability for an adult to gain access to the coop and stand upright. Simply brush the used bedding out. It is quite simple. To maintain the yard or run area of the chicken coop, you can simply add in new bedding every week or so, then remove the bedding every 1-2 months. This will offer you valuable compost, as well as a simple and economical method of raising chickens.


10. Can you print out these coop plans and mail them to me?
    We do not currently have a system to mail you the physical coop plans. By selling these coop plans as an eBook (a PDF file) for download, it reduces the cost for everyone. We recommend that you print the coop plans yourself, or you can get a neighbor or friend to do it for you. Eggs make a great bartering chip for any good or service!


11. Do you accept international orders?
    Yes we certainly do. You can pay via PayPal or use any major credit card. Please note we do not ship chicks internationally, but you can certainly purchase any of our downloadable products wherever you may be!


12. What software do you need to view this eBook?
    In order to view the eBook, you will need PDF reader software such as Adobe Reader. If you don't have it already, you can download it for free, here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions/.


13. Would "The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans work for ducks, geese, and other poultry?
    Yes, it would! The basic housing needs for most fowl are relatively similar. Thus, this coop would be suitable for most other breeds we sell. Keep in mind it is designed for chickens, so if you have larger birds such as geese, you may need to modify it slightly. However, the overall design will meet the basic needs of nearly any type of fowl.

Browse additional photos and videos of "The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans below -

A Front View of "The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop in a Backyard with Two Happy Chicken Owners

A View of the Double Doors featured with "The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop Plans

The Nesting Box of "The Garden Ark" Chicken Coop with a Few Eggs!

A Shot of the Heavy Duty Wheels that Make this Coop Mobile!

A Quick Look at the Interior Roost and a Couple of Happy Hens.

The Heavy Duty Latch Designed to Protect Your Chickens