The owners of this stylish chicken coop can be considered second-generation chicken lovers and 4-H members. The mother started raising chickens when she was young, and then her daughter began raising and showing chickens as a member of the local 4-H chapter 15 years ago, with the ribbons and trophies to prove it.
Now that their daughter is gone, the homeowners are creating a chicken co-op in their backyard. It will be a place where local 4-H families can share in the care and eggs of their seven chickens, “test-driving” what it’s like before making a commitment.
To make this move, the homeowners replaced their previous chicken coop, a converted shed, with this one, designed by Heather Bullard. It’s designed for kids to use. That includes having a covered interior run that’s large enough to stand up in, making it easy to clean.
There’s also easy access to the two levels of the nesting area, so scooping out the bedding is easy. On the lower level, sliding doors designed to provide access to the “play yard” are attached to a cable system, so there’s no need to go into the coop itself to raise and lower them.
Other amenities include clean sand on the ground, which is easy to clean, and having the feed and water completely covered so it won’t be fouled by wild birds. The brick pad around it also keeps things from becoming too muddy.
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