"The Garden Coop" Chicken Coop Plans

"The Garden Coop" 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 Coop" Chicken Coop Plans are the perfect guide for anyone looking to build solid, sturdy, quality chicken housing. It was expertly designed and engineered by backyard chicken owners, for backyard chicken owners. Its many features such as modern styling, hardware cloth lined run, elevated hen house, and human-sized access door make these the go-to chicken coop plans for you!

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 Coop" 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 Coop" Chicken Coop Plans or look at more photos and videos of the chicken coop.

"The Garden Coop" 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 Coop"?
   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. All the wood cuts of the plan are simple — there are only two cuts that are not at a right angle. Finally, the plans do involve some digging as well as the use of hardware cloth (sturdy chicken wire), so at times it helps to have two people to construct this coop.


3. How much will the materials necessary to create the "The Garden Coop" cost?
   The total Bill of Materials (which is clearly listed in this plan) should cost about $600-$700 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 Coop" 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 Coop" 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 2-3 weekends to construct (about 4-6 work days). Of course, some will want to take longer and savor the sense of accomplishment a bit more, but most customers report the 4-6 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
   • Jigsaw (optional, it will help for some of the trickier cuts such as windows, but is not essential)
   • Handsaw
   • 2 Saw Horses (or any other cutting surface)
   • Hammer
   • Cordless Drill (with various bits)
   • Level
   • Wire Snips
   • Leather Work Gloves (very helpful for handling hardware cloth or chicken wire)
   • Shovel
   • Ladder
   • Combination Square or Speed Square (for lining up wood cuts)


7. Why a walk-in chicken coop?
   The Garden Coop was designed not only with chickens and other fowl in mind, but the people who keep them as well. One of the most important elements of a chicken coop is giving the birds' human caretakers easy access for cleaning, changing food and water, maintenance, and interaction. You don't want these fundamentals of chicken ownership to become a hassle for you. The extra height also gives chickens a chance to roost up high, which they naturally like to do.


8. 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 ventilated, making for a safe chicken environment. For the harsh winter months, this coop offers an elevated and insulated hen house which will serve to provide warmth when it is necessary. While most egg laying chicken breeds are very cold hardy and will do just fine in the winter months, this coop does provide a shelter where the birds can bed down and keep warm. Finally, the panels of the hen house are double walled, meaning you can add or remove insulation when necessary.


9. 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 Coop are totally enclosed in hardware cloth. The plans detail a couple of options for installing hardware cloth to prevent burrowing predators as well.
   As for raccoons, the predator proof design comes with a unique swiveling latch which will keep these ingenious bandits out. While rodents will go after chicken feed, raccoons will go after your chickens. Rest assured the "The Garden Coop" design is virtually impenetrable to for raccoons and rodents, and most likely whatever other local predator you may encounter.


10. Does this chicken coop plan include nesting boxes?
    Yes, it certainly does. The plan includes specifications and instructions to construct two solid nesting boxes, is more than sufficient for 8 hens. Also, the egg collection door allows for easy access to collect your precious eggs from these nesting boxes.


11. 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 rake the used bedding into the open chicken run and remove it. 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.


12. 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!


13. 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!


14. 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/.


15. Would "The Garden Coop" 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 Coop" Chicken Coop Plans below -

A Side View of "The Garden Coop" Chicken Coop in a Backyard with Vine Growth

A Preview of "The Garden Coop" Chicken Coop Plans

The Front of "The Garden Coop" Chicken Coop with Vine Growth on the Side

An Interior Shot of the Chicken Coop Roost

An Exciting Construction Step, Framing the Chicken Coop

The Completed Human Access Door of the Chicken Coop

The Elevated Hen House and Ladder Ramp Access

A Chicken Descending the Ladder Ramp to the Hen House