Chickens need shade in the heat of the day, so locating the coop under a large deciduous tree is ideal – they will be cool in summer and can bask in the sun during winter once the leaves have dropped.

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The chicken coop has a large side door that makes it easy to clean and to collect eggs. 3. of 8. ... The Catawba Coop was designed to be easily built from plans sold by designer David Bissette.

PM senior home editor Roy Berendsohn provides general guidelines on chicken care and how to build a chicken coop. By Roy Berendsohn Published: Jan 04, 2017 1:43 AM EST Save Article ...

With a total footprint of 6 by 16 feet, the coop anatomized below, based on a $3,000 model from mypetchicken.com, fulfills that function for at least ten chickens and incorporates a generous run for ...

10. Provide plenty of ventilation. Good ventilation is essential for keeping the coop cool and preventing the buildup of heat and moisture. Make sure your coop has plenty of windows or vents to ...