Amish-built predator-safe chicken coop in a Virginia backyard

Amish-Built Chicken Coops — Predator-Safe, Easy to Clean

Hand-crafted coops delivered ready to use. Real wood construction, hardware cloth, designed by people who keep chickens.

Built for Real Chicken Keepers

Predator-Safe

1/4" hardware cloth on every opening — not chicken wire, which raccoons rip through. Door locks rated for nighttime safety.

Designed for Cleaning

Removable poop tray under the roosts, full-height walk-in door (no stooping into a 3' opening), and a waterproof flooring option.

Real Wood Construction

Pressure-treated bottom plate, real lumber walls, metal roof. No particle board, no flimsy kit-shed thinness.

Every coop is built by the same Amish craftsmen who build our sheds and barns — just sized and outfitted for your flock.

How Many Chickens Will You Have?

SizeCapacity (4 sq ft / bird)Starting price
6x8 Coop12 chickensfrom ~$4,000
6x12 Coop18 chickensfrom ~$6,000
6x20 Coop30 chickensfrom ~$7,900

Most first-time chicken keepers start with 4–6 hens — the 6x8 has plenty of space for them and room to grow. Plan to upgrade once you’ve kept chickens for a year and decide if you want more.

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What’s Included In Every Coop

Inside the coop

  • Roosting bars (2" diameter, smooth, multiple heights)
  • Nesting boxes (1 per 3–4 hens)
  • Removable poop tray for easy cleaning
  • Vinyl flooring or pressure-treated plywood floor
  • Adequate ventilation (covered, predator-safe vents)

Outside / structural

  • 1/4" hardware cloth on all windows and vents (predator standard)
  • Pressure-treated bottom plate (rot-resistant)
  • Metal roof, 30-year shingles, or rubber roof
  • T1-11 or LP SmartSide siding (paint-ready)
  • Lockable main door

Customize Your Coop

Add-ons

  • Attached run (enclosed outdoor space)
  • Egg collection doors (collect from outside)
  • Auto-door (solar or battery — opens at dawn, closes at dusk)
  • Heated water line (winter)
  • LED lighting (for winter egg production)
  • Removable dropping board under roosts
  • External nest box doors

Material choices

  • Roof: shingles, metal, or rubber EPDM
  • Siding: paintable T1-11 or pre-finished LP
  • Trim color
  • Window count + size
See all customization options

Who Our Coops Are For

First-time chicken keepers

A 6x8 coop with room for 6–8 hens — easy to maintain and predator-safe from day one.

Established flocks

Upgrading from a DIY or kit coop that doesn't keep predators out — step up to a 6x12 for 12–15 hens.

Homestead operations

Larger 6x20 coops with an attached run for 20–30 hens and a daily egg-collection routine.

Specialty breeds

Separate housing for heritage breeds, bantams, or show birds that need their own space.

Delivered Ready For Chickens

Chicken coops are delivered fully assembled — you don’t put anything together. We level them on your prepared pad and you can move chickens in the same day.

Site requirements:

  • Level pad (gravel, compacted earth, or concrete) sized 1' larger than the coop on each side
  • Cleared path for the delivery trailer
  • Position 100+ feet from your house if you don't want to hear them
  • South- or east-facing front for morning sun and protection from prevailing winds

Lead time is typically 6–8 weeks from order to delivery. Free delivery within 30 miles of White Post, VA, with a per-mile rate beyond that. See delivery areas or find sheds near you to confirm coverage.

Chicken Coop FAQs

Twelve chickens comfortably (4 sq ft per bird is the standard). 6–8 chickens gives them extra room and is what we'd recommend for a first-time keeper. Don't overcrowd — pecking and disease both worsen with too little space.
Yes — and predator-safety is where most kit coops fail. We use 1/4" hardware cloth (not chicken wire) on every opening. Predators like raccoons can reach through chicken wire, rip it open, or remove chickens from inside. Hardware cloth stops them. Doors have locks designed for nighttime use.
Most counties don't require a permit for coops under 256 sq ft, which covers all our sizes. Check local zoning rules for setbacks and any HOA restrictions on poultry.
Daily egg collection. Weekly poop tray cleaning (removable trays make this 5 minutes). Deep clean 2–4 times a year — replace bedding, scrub roost bars. Our coops are designed so deep cleaning takes under an hour.
Most healthy chicken breeds tolerate Virginia winters without supplemental heat. Ventilation matters more than heat — the coop must vent moisture so chickens stay dry. We add heated water lines and LED lighting as add-ons, but not heaters (most chicken keepers consider supplemental heat unsafe due to fire risk).
Yes — we offer attached runs in 6x8, 6x12, and 6x20 sizes that match the coop footprints. A combined coop + run gives chickens outdoor access without you having to free-range every morning.
Typical lead time is 6–8 weeks. Some pre-built coops on our White Post lot are available for faster pickup or delivery — call to check.

Start Your Flock Right

Shop what’s ready to deliver, design a custom coop, or just give us a call.

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