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Chicken Coop Questions

What type of wood do you use for your coops and run extensions

We build our coops from Fir, the same wood your house is made of. We have found it to be a great alternative to Cedar, which splits too easily. Fir has natural resiliency to the elements and is also light weight which aides the setup of the coop. Lik

Does the Auto Door fit on the Leghorn Coop

The auto door we offer on the site does not fit on the Leghorn. (sorry about that). However, there are other doors on the market that open and close horizontally that would work. There simply isn't enough clearance for vertical raising doors. We are

How do I maintain my Chicken Coop over time

The best way to maintain your coop over time is to keep it stained  or painted and protected from the weather. We offer a color-matching stain that you can buy on our website and pick up at your local Sherwin-Williams. It's an exact color match, and

Can I buy spare parts if I need them in the future?

We're glad you asked and the answer is yes, you can purchase spare parts should you need them. If there is any shipping damage, we can send you a replacement part right away. We don't currently have a complete parts list on the website but please con

Can I see the chicken coop in my yard before I buy it

Sometimes it's hard to envision what something might look like and where it would fit. Our 3D viewing technology allows you to place the coop in your yard and see what it would look like on your phone. Please note it will display the coop to scale so