Playhouse to chicken coop conversion

The coop is so small, light and heat will be one and the same. I'll probably use the same hanging light with the big metal shade I currently use for...

Our chickens have been growing like weeds fast-growing chickens. Over the last month, Hazel went from this to this earning her the nickname “Big Mama”. And Penelope has been promoted from sitting on Tyson’s shoulder to riding around on his head. In the meantime, Tim has fast and furiously been working on a chicken coop for them to live in. I looked at all kinds of ready-made chicken coops and different plans/designs beforehand. The possibilities are endless and even overwhelming when it…

Hi everyone! It’s been a while since I last posted and I’ve been busy! I thought it was about time that I got back in to blogging and I wanted to share my latest project with you all.…

How we turned an old playhouse into a chicken coop and then added a hawk proof addition.

Am just getting back into keeping a backyard flock after 25 years. I live in a nice neighborhood in a small town that's not particularly poultry friendly...

Am just getting back into keeping a backyard flock after 25 years. I live in a nice neighborhood in a small town that's not particularly poultry friendly...

Am just getting back into keeping a backyard flock after 25 years. I live in a nice neighborhood in a small town that's not particularly poultry friendly...

Back in April we went to the Tractor Supply store's monthly swap in hopes of finding chickens. We weren't sure if we wanted chicks or hens that were laying already. Part of the problem with buying chicks would be taking the risk of getting a rooster. We can have hens, but no roosters. Part of the benefit of raising chicks (besides being super cute) is that they get used to you, which is great when you want them to get used to being around a toddler. We got lucky and found chicks that we…

Not everybody wants to splurge money on a chicken coop. Why should you if you can turn an old playhouse into a suitable shelter for your chooks? Check out this article and learn how!

I finally finished my coop! We used the Savannah Playhouse, bought at Toys R Us for $249.00. We raised it up on cinderblocks, put down a plywood floor...