Chicken coop on hillside

Hillside chicken run

Inspiration, practical design suggestions, and simple tips to show you how to build a chicken coop on a slope and create the perfect hillside perch for your flock.

Our Backyard Coop(s) We live in Southern Maine with our 1 remaining hen, See Yau (Barred Rock). We lost Squeak (Golden Comet) in November 2010 due to an impacted crop, Kung Pao (Buff Orpington) in October 2011, either Rhoda or Galena (Rhode...

The Garden Loft - Chicken Coop Review - Meghan Tucker

How steep should a chicken coop ramp slope be? We tested some very steep inclines for chickens to climb into their coop, and here's what we found they used.

Hillside chicken running pen. Chicken coop.

Are you thinking about raising chickens in your backyard to get an adequate supply of fresh eggs, so you don’t have to run to the grocery store every time you ... Read more

Looking for chicken coop ideas to create a comfortable and safe chicken coop inside your home? Here are some suggestions to get you started.

When I built my coop I decided to elevate it off the ground; rational was twofold - gain more run space and deter pests from easy access to the coop. I...

Our coop is 4x6 and the run is 15x6. Plenty of room for our 4-6 hens and VERY secure. My DH worked very hard on the dutch door and I love it, not easy with...

Thinking of building your very own Hoop Coop but don't know where to start? Well, you're at the right place because we've selected 10 top-rated Hoop Coops...

Learn more about deer-proof, tiered gardening on a hillside.

DIY cheap chicken coop ideas: Craft with reclaimed items like pallets. Keep costs low and hens happy with our creative building tips.

Your backyard doesn’t have to be an eyesore just because you raise birds.