Chicken coop attached to barn

We’ll break down what you need to know about building a chicken coop inside a barn along with the advantages and disadvantages.

Here's the new garage coop! I've had my hens for about a year now, and when I bought this house we had two weeks to get the girls out of the rental coop and into a new home. My brother is a carpenter with a custom construction firm in town, and...

roosts; chicken coop inside barn

Heather+Dave ♡ | Dave did a thorough cleaning of the coop & we want to share some of the features & our favorite products that we are using in the coop.... | Instagram

This run took far longer to build than I anticipated thanks to the summer of never-ending rain here in Georgia. It was built flat in sections, the same way as the coop. You can see all four sections stacked here. I used concrete blocks on...

I like this barn with a chicken run attached. I imagine having the coop inside the barn, one or two horse stalls, a tack room and maybe lengthen it a bit more for a milking parlor.

And this cuteness isn't an anomaly! There are some really cute DIY chicken coops in the world, like these:

Looking for chicken coop ideas to create a comfortable and safe chicken coop inside your home? Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Most backyards can accommodate a small flock of chickens, but just how much space will you need to raise chickens?

Our cold climate chick coop tour showcases how thoughtful design, proper insulation, and other key features can keep your feathered friends warm and happy all winter long. Use our ideas to create a welcoming space for your hens, roosters, and chicks in any chilly climate. See our examples of insulated spaces and other features designed to keep our chickens comfortable during the winter.