Archive for ‘March, 2009’

A chicken ark is simple to build and works well for up to 4-6 chickens, and is the sensible solution if you do not want a permanent hen house. The flexibility of being able to move it around your plot can be very important.
But if you’d like a permanent hen house that’s as simple to [...]

For the more ambitious chicken keeper - or those of you who have succumbed to the delights of keeping chickens and are increasing the size of your flock, the chicken coop plans I have been writing about include complete plans for this splendid large chicken house. It has a run tht can be attached plenty [...]

The basic triangular shape of the chicken ark (or chicken tractor as they’re often called), allows for a wide range of permutations of size and proportions. As a guide, each chicken needs two square feet of ground and a nine inch wide space on a perch for roosting. Adjust your measurements to suit the number [...]

The Chicken Ark’s aim is to help you get the best house for your chickens. We guide you through the different types of coops, downloadable plans, complete kits and the ranges of ready-made hen houses, both simple and elaborate.
Easy-to-build Downloadable Chicken Ark Plans
Plus a Complete Guide to Keeping Chickens
The Chicken Ark has sourced an [...]