Category Coops, Runs & DIY Builds

Does a Chicken Coop Need Windows? Facts Every Keeper Should Know

Find out if your chickens truly need windows in their coop and why skipping them might hurt egg production.

Just one weak spot in your chicken run can cost you your entire flock.

Craft durable chicken feeder ports with this step-by-step build guide, but a critical mistake could ruin your flock's setup.

A sturdy, predator-proof chicken run door you can build in one afternoon—want the simple plans?

Use this DIY large chicken coop plan for a 4-square-foot-per-hen walk-in build that cuts aggression.

Get the facts on chicken coop insulation and why ventilation beats total warmth in winter.

Optimize your waste disposal with a self-harvesting BSFL bin built in just a few hours.

Plan your DIY walk-in chicken coop with simple steps for size, frame, and predator-proofing—then finish fast.

Perfect your egg cleaning with a simple $15 build that rivals expensive washers.

A cheap, no-wire automatic chicken feeder you can build in an hour.