A chicken coop is a secure and safe home for chickens, providing them with shelter, shade and protection from predators. It gives them plenty of space to roam and typically has a nesting area and perches. You can add in a chicken house and other chicken accessories.

Yes, chickens need a secure area to roam in and explore safely. They are particularly useful if you are keeping chickens at home in your garden, as it prevents them from eating your flowers or plants and stops predators from getting in.

Unless you're incubating eggs or if the winter is particularly cold, you won't need to heat your chicken coop..

It is recommended that you give around 4 square feet of space per chicken. For 4 chickens, you should aim for a 16-square-foot coop.

A low chicken enclosure is good for small home gardens with a limited amount of space, while a walk-in enclosure allows for more room and easier access for cleaning, feeding, and tending to your chickens.

Both aluminium and steel are durable materials that can withstand the wear and tear of a chicken coop. However, aluminium is lighter and easier to move around, so this will be your best option if you'll need to frequently relocate your chickens. Steel is heavier and sturdier, making it a better choice for permanent installations.

As a minimum, your chicken coop should be 2-3 feet high to allow enough space for your chickens to comfortably roost and move around.

If you want to access the enclosure to better tend to your chickens, you may want to consider a taller coop (like our walk-in structures), standing at 2 metres high.