Your Brood Will Love These Backyard Chicken Coops (2024)

Are you looking to start raising chickens or add to your brood? Well, you've come to the right place. Whether you're planning for a whole flock or just a few, we think you'll find more than enough helpful information from our Country Living editors to guide you in the right direction.

First off, select the breed you'd like to raise (yes, chickens have breeds!). Next, you'll want to secure your flock a coop. The ideal coop should provide your brood protection from the elements and intruders as well as give them a spot to nest.

Determine the size of your brood first to help guide your search for the perfect coop. The smallest of coops will usually hold just 2 chickens. Average-sized coops may hold 4-6, while large and extra-large backyard coops can hold up to 12 chickens. You'll also want to consider how much room you have for a coop in your yard. If you're low on space, consider an off-ground coop so your chickens have room to wander below it.

Finally, think about any specific style you might want for your coop. Do you want it to match your home or give it a totally unique look? There are plenty of different styles here, so we're sure you'll find one you and your brood love. Now, time to get to raising some chickens!

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

A simple wooden coop comes highly recommended with hundreds of glowing reviews, plus a metal locking system to make sure your chickens stay safe and secure. Rain-resistant fir wood means it's also incredibly durable. "For the price, you really can't beat it," reads one review.

Two enclosed houses and an extra-wide fenced area ensure that your chickens have plenty of room to live and roam. A double nesting box with a hinged top makes egg collection easy, two ramps allow for quick access, and screened windows will give your chickens proper and consistent ventilation.

A stately, farmhouse-style chicken coop, this one comes with everything you and your chickens will need: a pull-out tray for easy cleaning, a nesting box, and a ramp.

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.

This incredibly well-reviewed chicken coop (available in red, white, or grey) is made of rain-resistant fir wood, meaning it's durable enough to last you a long time. It can fit 3-4 grown chickens and comes with a 1-year warranty.

This Gambrel barn-style coop has four nesting boxes and will make a happy home for up to 12 hens. It has a 61'' H x 34'' W door for easy access.

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.

Get one of these coops for 2-3 chickens, or purchase two and join the runs to create a massive coop for up to 6 chickens. The wheels make this version portable and the asphalt roofing is ultra-durable.

This coop really does have it all: a nesting hutch with two stalls, a door to the main house, an elevated house with room beneath for grazing and a ramp to access the house, and a high-ceiling run. Oh, and it fits 4 chickens!

We're not sure we've ever seen a coop this beautiful. White trim and a green shingle roof pair beautifully with the planter on the side. It includes spots for your girls to nest and is elevated so they can walk beneath it. Note that it only allows room for 2 chickens, though.