Livestock Poultry 8 styles of chicken coops for backyard flocks Hens can live in style when their owners discover how to blend feathered fowl with backyard décor. By Successful Farming Staff Successful Farming Staff The content on Agriculture.com is by created by trained journalists who have become subject-matter experts in their fields. You may see some content using the byline "Successful Farming Staff." The content is primarily from information or a press release provided by other entities – such as the USDA, a university, or agricultural company. The press release has been vetted and reviewed by a staff editor. The content is edited and changed to reflect the voice and style of Successful Farming. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 15, 2021 Close By Karen Weir-Jimerson Not all chicken coops have to look the same. Adding seating to your hen house is just one way to get a little closer to your chickens. You can also add glass windows, lights, or even wire enclosures to keep outside predators away from the hen house. If you want to go the extra mile, you could add a green roof of drought-tolerant plants to keep your chicken coop cool during the summer heat and warm during the cold winter. These are just a few ideas for adding more character to your chick coops. Check out what these 8 farmers did to renovate their hens' experience. 1. Hen house with seating Seven characteristics of a great chicken coop 2. A cushy coop 3. Repurposed hen house How to build a chicken tractor 4. A red roost 10 chicken breeds for your farm 5. Fanciful hen house 6. Rose-covered tunnel 7. Green-roof coop 8. Green roof with enclosure Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit