Chicken Coop Design 101 for Backyard Chicken Keepers
From The Coop with Meyer Hatchery by Meyer Hatchery
February 6, 2026 · 51 min · Season 5 · Episode 3
About this episode
Phil and Lauren discuss essential elements of chicken coop and run design for backyard chicken keeping.
Backyard chicken keeping is booming, especially in suburban and urban areas. In this episode of The Coop Podcast with Meyer Hatchery, Phil and Lauren break down coop and run design from the ground up so you can build a safe, healthy, and functional setup for your flock. We cover the essentials of coop and run design: location, drainage, lighting, ventilation, predator proofing, nest boxes, roosts, and easy human access for cleaning and maintenance. You’ll learn why ventilation is non-negotiab...
People in this episode
Hosts: Phil, Lauren
Topics covered
- chicken coop design
- backyard chicken keeping
- urban farming
- predator proofing
- ventilation
- nest boxes
- maintenance
Keywords
- chicken coop
- backyard chickens
- coop design
- urban farming
- predator proofing
- ventilation
- nest boxes
- roosts
- maintenance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Meyer Hatchery
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