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These free DIY plans will show you how to build your own portable chicken coop. 

What Is a Portable Chicken Coop?

If you're looking to move your coop, you'll want to consider a portable chicken coop. These units have a variety of advantages, including portability. These Chicken Coop Plans are designed to allow you to attach the roost to the lateral pipes, allowing chicken manure to spread throughout the entire coop. They're also made of galvanized steel with metal roll-up sides.

Features of a portable chicken coop

When you want to raise chickens in a portable chicken coop, there are a few important features that you need to look for. First and foremost, you want a coop that is easy to clean. The majority of droppings will collect under the roosting area, so you need a coop with easy-to-clean dropping boards and removable trays. Many chicken keepers follow the "deep litter method," which means they keep their coops clean daily.

Depending on your preferences, you can choose a fully enclosed design or a loft style. In either case, you should look for three nesting boxes and a sliding door. The design should be sturdy enough to protect your chickens from predators, so you can move it around with ease. Ensure that the access doors have predator-resistant latches.

You should also consider the height of the portable chicken coop. It should be no taller than a human and be sturdy enough to be easily carried. Besides, it should be tall enough to allow you to stand inside it without straining. It should also come with standard chicken coop features like nesting boxes, perches, and heavy-duty galvanized-wire mesh. The wire mesh is too small for predators to get through and provides good ventilation.

The main advantage of a portable chicken coop is that you don't need to follow complex building plans. Even people with limited DIY skills can complete the project in a few hours. Plus, you can move it around your smallholding and use it for protection wherever your chickens need to forage. It is also far less expensive than most commercially manufactured coops.

Cost of a movable chicken coop

The cost of a portable chicken coop depends on the materials used and the amount of space required. Some portable coops are made from recycled materials, such as an old shed. While these are not as durable as a permanent coop, they are inexpensive and can be repurposed to serve your poultry needs.

A portable chicken coop has hinged floor panels and a removable floor for easy cleaning. It also features a roosting pole with two removable covers and a divider between the roosting area and nesting area. While the coop is easy to set up and maintain, it can only accommodate a few chickens.

Chickens are susceptible to a variety of threats, including rats, foxes, and hawks. In order to protect your flock from these threats, you should build a coop with an adequate amount of space. Moreover, it should be close to a fence or other structure. This way, it will remain protected even during strong winds.

You can also choose a portable chicken coop that is easy to transport. These coops are generally lightweight and easy to move, and they're ideal for temporary quarantine situations when you have sick or new birds.

Perfect for a small yard in a urban city neighborhood. This portable chicken coop is the ultimate accessory for anyone with 1-5 chickens. Any other backyard chicken coops cannot compare to the convenience of a portable coop. With three opening panels for cleaning and easy chicken removal, this offers unparalleled ease-of-use! With the optional nesting boxes, gathering eggs has never been easier. Neither has been transporting chickens, cleaning the chicken coop, moving the coop or accessing the chickens from every available vantage point for doctoring! This is small 4x8’ which maximizes available space by resting the chicken run below the coop! With built in roosts, ventilation, access panels, a clean-out door and a convenient chicken ladder, this is the ultimate project for your prized poultry!

All DIY plans are designed or reviewed by Ben Stone. Ben is a retired Engineer in Canada. Ben also drafts these himself using the latest AutoCAD software to ensure accuracy. He studied Engineering back in the early 1980's. After over 30 years in the Construction industry he developed a passion for building cool items around his farm and cabin. These are great DIY projects. With a little skill anybody can Do It Yourself. Ben is always a email away if you have any questions while building one of his projects. He is adding new plans all the time.