We have an experienced team who can offer you professional advice and guidance when it comes to looking after your new chickens so you can rest assured that we will always be on hand to offer you support.

With so many chicken coops to choose from, you may be wondering which will be the best design for your requirements. Read on as we explore some features that make up a well designed coop.

Material

The choice of material that is used for a chicken coops is the first thing you should consider as the structure of your housing needs to be solid for protection against harsh weather conditions and predators such as foxes. We have a choice of coops, so whether you are looking for something traditional and build with wood or want a more contemporary housing solution made from plastic, we have something perfect for you.

Cleaning

It’s vitally important that you keep your chicken coops clean as you need to prevent any build-up of bacteria or bugs as both will have a detrimental effect on the health of your chickens. Some of our coops come fitted with easy clean pull out trays, providing you with a simple method to keeping the housing clean and fresh.

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Contact the team here at Cotswold Chickens to discuss the range of chicken coops we have available today. To find out more about the products we supply or if you simply want to know more about keeping chickens, feel free to browse our website.

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We stock a range of wooden and plastic chicken coops which are suitable for a variety of budgets and requirements. Read on to learn more of the advantages of each style of coop.

Wooden Chicken Coops

Our most popular chicken coop is the Shipston hen house, which can add a touch of traditional style to your garden whilst also providing your hens with a durable and comfortable home. If you are looking for a chicken coop which will complement your wooden gates by weathering in a natural way, then a wooden coop cannot be matched.

The Hen Arch is a piece of garden furniture which will blend seamlessly into any garden design. This hen house is tall enough to allow easy access for egg collecting and cleaning, and has removable perches as well as a comfortable nesting area.

Plastic Chicken Coops

If you are looking for a more contemporary style of chicken coop, a plastic coop is ideal. A busy lifestyle can leave you with little time for cleaning your coop, which is why an easy-to-clean Omelet chicken coop can offer a great alternative to a conventional timber-framed hen house. The Omelet Eglu Classic features twin-walled insulation to keep your chickens warm in the winter and cool in the summer, as well as a sliding waste tray and removable lid to make tidying up after your chickens much quicker and easier.

Whether you prefer the traditional style of a wooden coop, or the modern features of plastic chicken coops, Cotswold Chickens can provide the perfect place for your hens to call home.

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We have a range of chicken coops which are ideal for winter, and have detailed some of their features below.

Warm and Cosy

Winter weather can make life uncomfortable for chickens who love pecking in the garden, but a chicken coop can provide them with a cosy home to retreat to when temperatures fall. Cotswold Chickens are stockists of Omlet chicken coops, which are designed to keep your hens warm in the winter and cool in summer.

Twin-walled insulation can provide the protection from the elements that your chickens will require, whilst roosting bars and a nesting box can help your hens to carry on laying happily throughout the winter.

Added Security

During the winter, hungry foxes may become more determined to access your hen house; sneaking under wooden gates and burrowing under fencing. This is why it is important to invest in a secure chicken coop to keep your hens safe from pesky predators. The sturdy design and high-quality materials used in the fabrication of our range of chicken coops means that you can rest assured that your hens will be kept out of harm’s way.

Easy Access and Cleaning

Just as your chickens will be reluctant to remain outdoors for too long, you probably won’t be too eager to spend a long time in the cold cleaning your chicken coop or collecting eggs. The Omlet Eglu Classic and Cube are both easy to clean, which can help you to maintain your chicken coop without freezing, whilst our best-selling chicken coop, the Shipston Hen House, features a large front door and a good height to enable you to quickly and easily collect the eggs.

For cheerful chickens throughout the winter, look no further than one of the winter chicken coops on offer at Cotswold Chickens.

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Keep Fit

Your chickens need room to wander at their leisure, and a run is the ideal way to let them stretch their legs. Chicken coops with runs can also allow your chickens to come and go as they please during the day, so you won’t have to worry about letting them out for some much needed exercise.

Easy Cleaning

Cleaning your chicken coop will be much easier if you have a place to keep your chickens whilst you tidy up. Simply move your hens into the run and you will have plenty of room to clean their house.

Safe and Sound

A chicken run can allow your chickens to enjoy the fresh air in safety. A high-quality chicken coop from Cotswold Chickens, such as the popular Omlet Cube with 1m or 2m additional run, can keep your chickens safe from pesky predators even when they are outside. This makes coops with runs an ideal choice for gardens which are less secure, or communal gardens without fencing Oxford.

Whatever the Weather

During the summer months, your chickens will love to wander around the garden, but when the wet and windy weather sets in they will want to retreat indoors. A chicken coop can allow them to venture outside without getting blown away by a gale.

Happy Hens

Even though they will be living in luxurious chicken coops, your hens will be much happier if they can get out every now and again to enjoy the sunshine, and the happier your chickens are, the more eggs they are likely to lay.

Don’t keep your chickens cooped up in their house throughout the year; treat them to one of the high-quality chicken coops with runs from Cotswold Chickens.

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If you are planning on building your own chicken coop, then there are a few deciding factors which need to be considered; time, budget, resources and expertise being amongst them.

Time

If you already brought your chickens and you are merely waiting to collect them, then you probably don’t have a great deal of time to sort out their accommodation, and time is definitely something you require if you are planning on making your chicken coop with your very own hands.

Budget

If you have a budget you need to stick to, look at the cost of materials and resources and compare how much it will cost to make your own chicken coop with the cost of buying one. You may be surprised at how expensive building your very own coop actually is. However, there are ways which you can reduce the cost of building a chicken coop, and recycling wood whether from an old shed or from a reclamation yard Bedford is an effective way of cutting costs.

At Cotswold Chickens we have a whole range of chicken coops, which you can view via our online shop. They come in a variety of sizes, finishes and styles to suit both your chicken’s requirements and your own. So what are you waiting for? Check it out today.

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Housing:

Whilst you and your family are sat in-front of the fire or with the central heating warming up the house, think about your chickens outside in their coop. As this is where they’ll be spending the majority of their team, it’s important to make sure that it’s in the best condition for them.

Before the frost starts to settle in and prevent you from getting out with your garden equipment and carrying out garden work whilst your chickens roam free, we recommend checking the coops for any draughts or leaks, whilst also making sure that the ventilation is above head height. For added protection purchase our coop covers.

Runs:

Due to the ground likely to be either frozen, solid or waterlogged due to the winter weather, it’ll be difficult for your flock of feathery friends to enjoy the freedom that they experienced during the summer months. But this doesn’t mean that you should keep them cooped up in their homes until 2012; instead fit a chicken run onto the coop and allow them to go in and out as they please.

Here at Cotswold Chickens we have a range of chicken runs available, including the Windsor and Broughton runs.

The Windsor model is a 6foot by 6foot by 3foot mesh run complete with a front opening door and hinged top, which enables easy access for you to clean the area, whilst also providing enough room for your birds to roam. If you’re looking for something a bit smaller, then the Broughton run could be perfect as it is 6foot by 3foot by 3foot, with a small pop hold which will allow chickens to gain safe access from their coop.
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If you’d like more information as to how to pick the perfect chicken houses for your birds this winter contact our team here at Cotswold Chickens by calling 01608.

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Step One: Check the Coop

‘Home sweet home’ is a saying we commonly refer to when speaking of our own abode and like us, chickens do not like cold drafts blowing through their home. To prevent feathers being ruffled, check the coop thoroughly for any drafts and leaks. To increase your chicken’s comfort we always recommend that you invest in a premade coop which is water tight, rather than trying to make one yourself. You don’t need heat pumps to keep them warm, just a well-built chicken coop.

Top Tip: If you have an old piece of carpet lying around the house, cover it in plastic and secure it to the roof of your chickens’ coop. This acts as extra insulation and ensures that drafts and leaks are avoided.

Step Two: Prevent Frostbite

Chickens are more affected by the heat than the cold, yet the one concern which plagues many chicken keepers is frostbite. To prevent your chickens from getting frostbite there are a few steps to take. The first is to add extra straw in the coop, so that your chickens have something to snuggle down into. The second is to clear out daily any droppings, so your chickens remain happy.

Top Tip: Place Vaseline on the ear tips, wattle and comb to prevent frostbite.

If you need a little guidance on how to keep your chickens happy all year round then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at Cotswold Chickens. We are always happy to help, and we have a vast selection of chicken coops which are ideal for the upcoming winter months. Visit our website for more information.

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We have a wide variety of chicken coops available to buy which suit all budgets and requirements. Whether you are searching for a hen house which will look like part of the garden furniture, or a coop which will really stand out, we can help. We can even provide eco-friendly chicken coops for the family who are really embracing the good life.

Chicken coops can be either wooden for a traditional look, or plastic for easy cleaning. These houses will protect your chickens from the elements and any pesky foxes. Choose from the new hen arch, which makes a distinctive-looking hen house, or the Fenwick coop, which can be painted or stained in a colour of your choice and which can also be provided with a matching run.

One of our most popular chicken coops is the unique Eglu. Available in five bright colours, these coops offer fantastic insulation for those harsh winters, and are the most energy efficient coop available. Also, they are made of a material which is 100% recyclable, so when your chickens fancy a change of address, there is no need to worry about disposing of your coop.

Starting at £120, our chicken coops are affordable, high quality products which offer your chickens a comfortable place to call home. They are all designed to be easy to use, with convenient access for collecting eggs and features such as removable perches for straightforward cleaning. Take a look at our Cotswold Chickens online store today to find the perfect pad for your new pets.

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What Size Do You Need?

How many chickens you decide to adopt will have some bearing on the size of the coop you ultimately choose, but then again so does the size of your garden. You need to take both into consideration and come to a conclusion before racing off to the nearest store to buy the first one you see.

It’s worth bearing in mind that chickens need enough space in which they can move about in and be happy.

Protection Against Predators

Here at Cotswold Chickens we know from experience that garden gates Marlow will not protect your chickens from an attack, which is why you will find a whole range of coops here at Cotswold Chickens, all designed to protect and care for your new little friends.

Set A Budget

It’s always worth looking around at coops to get a rough idea of the price they usually sell for. Once you have gained an accurate understanding of the market, you can then go on to set yourself a realistic budget.

At Cotswold Chickens we have great selection of coops which will suit all budgets. Take a look if you don’t believe us!

To make sure you pick the right coop for your chickens, then come and visit us here at Cotswold Chickens. With our wealth of experience and large selection of chicken coops you are sure to find one that protects your chickens all year round come rain or shine. For more friendly advice, pop in and see us, or phone us on 01608 6839 12.

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Coops Available:

Our range of chicken coops varies from the traditional through to the eco and more contemporary Eglu range, so whether your chickens show a fun and frivolous personality or a more conservative approach, you’ll be able to find the perfect housing for them.

How to Choose a Coop:

All of our chicken coops are designed with both the animals and owners in mind, which is why they’re all aesthetically pleasing, spacious and easy to clean thanks to the pull out trays which have been incorporated.

We appreciate that this may make it difficult for you to choose the perfect home for your poultry, which is why we’ve compiled this brief guide of things to consider.

Space:

Birds which are squashed together will squabble and this can lead to feather pecking. It’s therefore advisable as a rule of thumb, to leave 3 square feet of space per bird within the coop.

Features:

Whilst lack of space can lead to your birds fighting, so can boredom. With this in mind you need to consider what features you’d like, such as do you want to attach a run or not?

Materials Used:

Chicken coops come in various materials from plastic to CNC wood, each of which has various qualities. However they also have drawbacks, such as wood can leave cracks where red-mite can hide, so it’s important to select the right material for your surroundings.

Choosing chicken coops is a lot like choosing a home for your family, which is why we recommend looking at various options before selecting the one which suits your birds, their lifestyle and the space that you have available. If you’d like more help, contact our team today on 01608 683912.

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