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Are you looking to start raising chickens or add to your brood? Well, you've come to the right place. Whether you're planning for a whole flock or just a few, we think you'll find more than enough helpful information from our Country Living editors to guide you in the right direction.
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best barn-style
Producer's Pride Prairie Chicken Coop
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best with built-in planter
Williams Sonoma Cedar Chicken Coop & Run with Planter
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best portable coop
Aivituvin Aivituvin 81" Portable Chicken Coop
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best for extra storage
Tucker Murphy Pet Round Roof Chicken Coop
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best paint it yourself
Petmate Unfinished Chicken Coop
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First off, select the breed you'd like to raise (yes, chickens have breeds!). Next, you'll want to secure your flock a coop. The ideal coop should provide your brood protection from the elements and intruders as well as give them a spot to nest.
Determine the size of your brood first to help guide your search for the perfect coop. The smallest of coops will usually hold just 2 chickens. Average-sized coops may hold 4-6, while large and extra-large backyard coops can hold up to 12 chickens. You'll also want to consider how much room you have for a coop in your yard. If you're low on space, consider an off-ground coop so your chickens have room to wander below it.
Finally, think about any specific style you might want for your coop. Do you want it to match your home or give it a totally unique look? There are plenty of different styles here, so we're sure you'll find one you and your brood love. Now, time to get to raising some chickens!
P.S. Check out our best DIY chicken coop ideas, gifts for chicken lovers, and chicken coop buying guide as well.
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best bargain buy
Tangkula Large Chicken Coop
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best bargain buy
Tangkula Large Chicken Coop
Here's a versatile coop that can hold rabbits or chickens. The raised perch keeps animals safe and dry, even on the rainiest days.
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Most well-reviewed
Best Choice Products Wooden Chicken Coop
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Most well-reviewed
Best Choice Products Wooden Chicken Coop
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A simple wooden coop comes highly recommended with hundreds of glowing reviews, plus a metal locking system to make sure your chickens stay safe and secure. Rain-resistant fir wood means it's also incredibly durable. "For the price, you really can't beat it," reads one review.
This is the coop for larger flocks! Two enclosed houses and an extra-wide fenced area ensure that your chickens have plenty of room to live and roam. A double nesting box with a hinged top makes egg collection easy, two ramps allow for quick access, and screened windows will give your chickens proper and consistent ventilation.
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This charming coop (reminiscent of a traditional red barn) houses up to four chickens with a fold-down entrance ramp and a secure yard.
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best with built-in planter
Williams Sonoma Cedar Chicken Coop & Run with Planter
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best with built-in planter
Williams Sonoma Cedar Chicken Coop & Run with Planter
This beautiful hand-built cedar coop will become a showpiece in your yard. It can house four to six hens, and the small fold-down door provides easy access for egg collection.
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best portable coop
Aivituvin Aivituvin 81" Portable Chicken Coop
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best portable coop
Aivituvin Aivituvin 81" Portable Chicken Coop
Get one of these coops for 2-3 chickens, or purchase two and join the runs to create a massive coop for up to 6 chickens. The wheels make this version portable and the asphalt roofing is ultra-durable.
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best for extra storage
Tucker Murphy Pet Round Roof Chicken Coop
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best for extra storage
Tucker Murphy Pet Round Roof Chicken Coop
This is the coop for a serious chicken owner! The 100-square-foot coop can house up to 25 chickens. It features six nesting boxes, a full-size door, and storage for supplies.
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best for warm climates
Best Choice Products Mobile Fir Wood Chicken Coop
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best for warm climates
Best Choice Products Mobile Fir Wood Chicken Coop
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The heavy-duty wheels added to the side of this coop make it easily portable so you can move your chicks around the yard if you ever need to. It has two large nesting boxes with a hinged roof for easy egg access. The UV resistant clear top and chicken wire window make it perfect for hotter climates.
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best budget coop with planter
Archie & Oscar Enrique Chicken Coop
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best budget coop with planter
Archie & Oscar Enrique Chicken Coop
We're not sure we've ever seen a coop this beautiful. White trim and a green shingle roof pair beautifully with the planter on the side. It includes spots for your girls to nest and is elevated so they can walk beneath it. Note that it only allows room for 2 chickens, though.
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best for options
Petsfit Weatherproof Outdoor Chicken Coop
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best for options
Petsfit Weatherproof Outdoor Chicken Coop
This incredibly well-reviewed chicken coop (available in red, white, or grey) is made of rain-resistant fir wood, meaning it's durable enough to last you a long time. It can fit 3-4 grown chickens and comes with a 1-year warranty.
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honorable mention
Archie & Oscar Freddy Chicken Coop
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honorable mention
Archie & Oscar Freddy Chicken Coop
This coop really does have it all: a nesting hutch with two stalls, a door to the main house, an elevated house with room beneath for grazing and a ramp to access the house, and a high-ceiling run. Oh, and it fits 4 chickens!
Hannah Jones
Commerce Editor
Hannah Jones is the Commerce Editor for Country Living. Her eye is always on the next up-and-coming products to include in gift guides and she's ready to test everything from dog beds to garden tools for product reviews. When she’s not scoping out the latest and greatest items on the market, you can find her hanging with her two rescue dogs.