Best Chicken Coop For The Money

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Looking to start raising chickens on your own? Well, first, you'll want to educate yourself on different types of breeds and how to actually care for them properly (our handy guide on raising chickens can help, or you can check out Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens). The next step is to make sure you've got a practical, good-looking place for them to live—somewhere safe, roomy, and sturdy. That's where our list of the best backyard chicken coops (including chicken coops you can buy online) comes in.

Here, we've rounded up the best of the best shoppable chicken homes, from the spacious to the modern to the classic. Yes, believe it or not, all three of those types exist! You don't just want something with four walls, a door, and a bit of chicken wire, after all; you want a coop that'll also add to the look and feel of your overall home design. And whether you need a large coop with tons of living space for a whole brood of chickens or a smaller one to house just a few, you don't need to sacrifice quality or beauty for practical considerations. Take a look through our list, call one your own, and start raising chickens at home today.

P.S. Check out our best DIY chicken coop ideas, gifts for chicken lovers, and chicken coop buying guide as well.

Blain's Farm and Fleet

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Premium+ Big Dutch Barn Chicken Coop with Pen

This darling barn-style coop will make a happy home for your feathered friends. The corrugated roof and predator-proof nesting boxes will keep them protected

Houzz

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Modular Wooden Backyard Chicken Coop

This two-tiered coop has a ramp for easy access to the nesting boxes. Dual outdoor runs give the chickens their own room to roam.

Home Depot

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Modular Chicken Coop Poultry and Hen House

This petite model can houses two or three hens with plenty of shady space. Easy to assemble, it's made from durable hemlock.

Blain's Farm and Fleet

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Little Red Hen Barn

This charming coop (reminiscent of a traditional red barn) houses up to four chickens with a fold-down entrance ramp and a secure yard.

Williams-Sonoma

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Cedar Chicken Coop & Run with Planter

This beautiful hand-built cedar coop will become a showpiece in your yard. It can house four to six hens, and the small fold-down door provides easy access for egg collection.

Overstock

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Wooden Chicken Coop

This secure, waterproof coop has windows for ventilation and a metal slide-out dropping tray for easy cleanup.

Ace Hardware

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Precision Wood Chicken Coop

This cute coop, made of sustainably grown fir wood, is perfectly sized for three to four chickens. The wire mesh siding will allow airflow while keeping predators at bay.

Wayfair

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Gambrel Barn Chicken House

This Gambrel barn-style coop has four nesting boxes and will make a happy home for up to eight hens. It has a 61'' H x 34'' W door for easy access.

Wayfair

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Auggie Chicken Coop with Chicken Run

This modern-style coop has a convenient fold-up top so you can easily access your flock. The chickens have two perches inside for roosting.

Ace Hardware

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Precision Pet 8 Chickens Firwood Chicken Coop

This bright blue coop is spacious enough for eight chickens. A central partition can be closed to separate two flocks, and each side has its own nesting boxes and pull-out cleaning trays.

Tractor Supply Co

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Snap Lock Large Chicken Coop

It's no surprise that people love the SnapLock chicken coop. You don't need tools to put it together—just "snap" together the pieces. Talk about an easy way to get your chickens a home as quickly as possible! A removable litter tray and easy access for egg collection add to the appeal.

Wayfair

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Round Roof Chicken Coop

This is the coop for a serious chicken owner! The 100-square-foot coop can house up to 25 chickens. It features six nesting boxes, a full-size door, and storage for supplies.

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Pets Imperial Dorchester Chicken Coop

A Noah's Ark-inspired run accentuates this delightful coop nicely, providing both visual interest and ample exercise space for your chickens. We love that the door is big enough for humans to easily get in and out too.