Whether you’ve raised chickens for years or are just starting to spread your wings with your first flock, picking the right chicken coop is essential when it comes to keeping your feathered friends happy. We’ve rounded up the best chicken coops on the market, ranging from inexpensive models to veritable chicken palaces, each ideal for meeting the needs of everyone from urban farmers to rural hobbyists.
BEST STARTER COOP
- Easy assembly
- Can fit five small chickens
- Decent price
- Roof isn’t designed to come off for easy cleaning
- No sliding tray for easy cleaning
- No enclosed roaming area
Key Specs
- Fits: 3 to 5 chickens (up to 4 regular-sized chickens)
- Dimensions: 53.15″ L x 22.05″ W x 27.95″ H
- Materials: Wood
- Enclosed Roaming Area: No
The Petsfit Weatherproof Outdoor Chicken Coop is ideal for first-timers and those who want a small flock of chickens for personal eggs. This well-priced, compact coop is made of fir, has easy access via both the nesting area and its two doors, one of which opens up as a set of stairs. Its floor panels are easy to remove for cleaning and all the access points are lockable, making it tough for predators to get in.
- Arrives pre-assembled
- Enough space for up to 15 full-sized chickens
- Secure against most predators
- Expensive
- No enclosed roaming area
- Big, but not tall enough for adults to stand in
Key Specs
- Fits: 15 full-sized chickens
- Dimensions: 74″ L x 60″ W x 72.5” H
- Materials: Wood
- Enclosed Roaming Area: No
If you’re looking to feed the neighborhood with your eggs or sell them at the local farmer’s market, then consider the OverEZ Large Chicken Coop. With two roosts, it’ll easily house up to 15 full-sized chickens and has nesting room for five. The insulated ceiling helps keep chickens warm in the winter and the coop has two vents and windows that open for additional ventilation. The floor and sides are treated with a resin designed for moisture resistance.
The coop also has two doors: one chicken-sized, and one big enough for a human to enable easy cleaning.
