Reinventing the Chicken Coop

Build a stylishly modern home for your poultry. Backyard chickens meet contemporary design in this inventive compilation from authors Matthew Wolpe and Kevin McElroy. Reinventing the Chicken Coop presents 14 complete building plans for chicken houses that range from the purely functional to outrageously fabulous, with designs that include water-capturing roofs, built-in composting systems, and modernist architectural details. The step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs of these inspiring coops will delight both first-time builders and veteran chicken farmers alike.

Why settle for functional when you can have fabulous?

Your backyard chickens need a coop to call home, and you want a structure that not only keeps your hens safe and comfortable but also looks great. You'll be delighted by this collection of 14 contemporary designs, including the simple Chick-in-a-Box, a Modern Log Cabin, the multi-use Kippen House Garden Roof Chicken Coop, and the intriguing Coopsicle. Choose the one that's perfect for your home and yard and then build it yourself with the complete step-by-step instructions. Your chickens will love it, and you'll love what the structure adds to your property!
Preface

The Basics
Chicken Coop Essentials
Coop-Building Basics

Coop Projects
Two Simple Classics: The Standard and the A-Frame
Stoop Coop
Modern Mobile Coop-Tractor
Icebox
Modern Log Cabin
Chick-in-a-Box
SYM
Corner Coop
Kippen House Garden Roof Chicken Coop
Pallet Coop
Coopsicle
Cupe
Container Coop