Amish Chicken Coops: How To Find The Right One For You

Are you looking for a new chicken coop? If so, you might want to consider Amish chicken coops. These homes are built using traditional methods and materials, and they offer some unique features.

But first what is an Amish-built chicken coop?

Most people think simplistic, solid, quality, clean, and well-built for anything Amish made. They would look great in an urban farm backyard or even a rural setting. 

Do you have to have an Amish-built coop to have healthy chickens? Nope.

But if you want your coop to look nice, don’t have the time to build it yourself, and are willing to spend the money on a quality coop. Then Amish built is the way to go for your chicken coop. 

What You Should Know Before Buying A Coop

There are a few things you need to know and have written on a pad beside you before you buy your coop. 

• How many chickens do you plan to have?
• Where you plan to put it and the measurements? 

The reason this info is necessary is because it will help you decide which coop will suit your needs. 

What Space Do You Have And Where Do You Plan To Put The Coop

If you plan to put a coop in your already fenced-in backyard you have to know what space you have to work with and if that coop will even fit in the space you have. 

On top of that lots of coops have a built-in nesting box that extends out the back or side for easy access to gather the eggs. So if you have two sides of the coop up against the fence… well you might have a problem. 

How Many Chickens Should You Have?

I am a stickler for goals for your farm no matter how small. Think about how much you will use eggs. Three hens will give you a dozen eggs every 4-5 days. 

But if you like to bake often then having extra is nice. 

A good number is one chicken for every member of the family that will eat eggs. Plus one or two. Like it or not you will lose a few no matter how good you get at raising them. It’s the name of the game.

Now that you have collected the info you need let’s look at some chicken coops. 

Chicken Coops Under $3000

Quaker coop seems to have some of the best prices and a TON of add-on options for easy cleaning like epoxy floors and keeping your chickens warm while still keeping your chickens safe. But if you don’t want any of the add ons the standard features are great as well. 

They will even put your coop on wheels. 

Quaker 4×4 CHICKEN COOP $2,200

This coop is ideal for 4-8 standard size chickens I would also add depending on the breed. If you choose an energetic breed that needs to get out and run a small coop will not do well. 

This company is located in Lancaster PA and does deliver for a fee. Make sure to check out their delivery page here.

What I also love about this company is they have several ways to heat the coop so you can keep your chickens warm if you live in a very cold climate. I also think the heavier and thicker the breed you raise the warmer they can tolerate. Birds like game breeds or other slender birds don’t tolerate the cold as well.

Specifications

• 4′ x 4′ Chicken Coop
• 4 Nesting Boxes with Dividers
• 1 Roosting Bar
• 51″ Inside Max Height
• 10″ Off Ground
• Exterior Dimensions are 69″ x 54″ x 73″

Comes Standard With:

• Pressure Treated Legs and Runners
• Keyed Entry Person Door on Left Side of Coop
• Door Size is 20″ x 55″
• Chicken Door/Ramp on Right Side of Coop
• Ventilation Lid
• 1 Slider Window with Screen
• 30 yr Architectural Shingles
• Aluminum Drip Edge
• LP Smart Flooring
• LP Tech Shield Roof Sheathing
• Choice of Siding: Wood Board & Batten, DuraTemp, or Tongue and Groove
• Choice of Roof Colors and Siding Colors

Click here to check out this coop

Quaker 4×6 CHICKEN COOP – $2,300

This coop is ideal for 6-12 chickens. It is almost identical to the other one just a bit longer.

This company is located in Lancaster PA and does deliver for a fee. Make sure to check out their delivery page here.

What I also love about this company is they have several ways to heat the coop so you can keep your chickens warm if you live in a very cold climate.

Specifications

• 4′ x 6′ Chicken Coop
• 6 Nesting Boxes with Dividers
• 2 Roosting Bars
• 58.5″ Inside Max Height
• 10″ Off Ground
• Exterior Dimensions are 69″ x 78″ x 73″

Comes Standard With:

• Pressure Treated Legs and Runners
• Keyed Entry Person Door on Left Side of Coop
• Door Size is 20″ x 55″
• Chicken Door/Ramp on Right Side of Coop
• Ventilation Lid
• 2 Slider Windows with Screens
• 30 yr Architectural Shingles
• Aluminum Drip Edge
• LP Smart Flooring
• LP Tech Shield Roof Sheathing
• Choice of Siding: Wood Board & Batten, DuraTemp, or Tongue and Groove
• Choice of Roof Colors and Siding Colors

Check out this coop here.

Coops Under $5000

QUAKER 7×12 CHICKEN COOP

This coop is ideal for 21-42 chickens. 

This company is located in Lancaster PA and does deliver for a fee. Make sure to check out their delivery page here.

What I also love about this company is they have several ways to heat the coop so you can keep your chickens warm if you live in a very cold climate.

Specifications

• 7′ x 12′ Chicken Coop
• 12 Nesting Boxes with Dividers
• 2 Roosting Bars
• 74.5″ Inside Max Height
• 10″ Off Ground
• Exterior Dimensions are 102″ x 150″ x 96″

Comes Standard With:

• Pressure Treated Legs and Runners
• Keyed Entry Person Door on Left Side of Coop
• Door Size is 24″ x 58.5″
• Chicken Door/Ramp on Right Side of Coop
• Ventilation Lid
• 3 Slider Windows with Screens
• 30 yr Architectural Shingles
• Aluminum Drip Edge
• LP Smart Flooring
• LP Tech Shield Roof Sheathing
• Choice of Siding: Wood Board & Batten, DuraTemp, or Tongue and Groove
• Choice of Roof Colors and Siding Colors

Smucker Farms

This company seems to be willing to ship farther (for a fee of course) than most. If you are in the 48 States (mainland U.S.) they will ship almost anywhere. Check them out here.

Common FAQs For Chicken Coops

How much space do they need per bird?

A hen needs about 1 square foot of living area per bird. The average chicken weighs 2 pounds, which means she needs about 4 square feet of space. If you want to raise chickens for eggs, then you should provide them with at least 12 square feet of space.

What are some things to consider when choosing a coop?

• When choosing a coop, you should first decide what size coop you want and how much space do you have for it?
• The next thing to consider is how much space do you need for your chickens.
• Also, consider whether you want a free-range system or cage-free system. If you are not planning on getting a lot of chickens and having the space. I would HIGHLY recommend getting a coop with a built-in run with a top on it. Hawks are a real thing no matter where you live and chickens are #1 on the shopping list for predators. 
• Free-range means that the chickens can go outside during the day, whereas cage-free means they don’t have access to the outside area but are not in singular cages.

How long will it take to build a coop?

If you are buying a coop that is not yet built I would give at least 6 months. It could be longer considering how supplies are right now.

Do chickens attract rats?

The short answer… yes, chickens do attract rats. Mainly because of the chicken feed and if you throw out your extra food from the kitchen to your flock. 

They also eat eggs. It is not as common for rats to eat chickens because most standard chickens are quite a bit bigger than the rat itself. They like a free easy meal.

The key to keeping rats at bay is to keep brush and places for them to hide to a minimum. 

Amish built chicken coops are some of the best chicken coops you will find. They come prebuilt and ready to use.