A common misconception making the rounds is that building a good chicken house for your backyard or garden usually takes several weeks and is difficult to do. In all honesty, this couldn't be further from the truth!

Equipped with some basic hand tools and a good set of plans along with a couple of afternoons, you can easily construct a great looking chicken coop that will provide protection from the elements and predators along with an accessible and easy to clean home for your chickens.

Locating a decent set of easy plans can get complicated. This lens aims to provide a number of useful tips for building your own chicken coop, along with some chicken raising advice.

Image: Precision Pet Cape Cod Chicken Coop at Amazon.com
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