The internet is starting to explode with websites on chickens so we thought we would join the party. The truth is that people are rediscovering the value of chickens as a food source and as pets. With the fast past lives people lead in the 21st century, things that once seemed like a chore now seem like a vacation and collecting fresh organic eggs in your backyard is one such vacation. One of the modern marvels seems to be the growing trend to get back to the basics! So, we have decided to start with Amish Chicken Coops! When it comes to getting back to the basics, we figured that chicken coops had to be near the top of the list!

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We are all about back to the basics and we noticed that Green Roof Chicken Coop has recently added a classic looking chicken coop and they are selling chicken coop plans for $34.95. We have had the opportunity to preview these plans. These plans include a shopping list, cut list and step by step instructions. Green Roof Construction is tricky so it is worth getting a set of plans. Honestly, whether it is a green roof or not, it is worth getting a set of plans. The time it takes to "re-invent the wheel" is not worth it. If you find a design you like and there are plans, it's likely worth the month. The websites offer money back guarantees if it's not what you wanted or for whatever reason. They recognize that most people are honest. Ironically, we believe honesty is even more the prevalent in the back to the basics world. We've noticed a lot of down to earth people. It is just another appeal to getting back to the basics! We snagged this picture of the "herb garden chicken coop" from Green Roof Chicken Coop. Their plans are very detailed step-by-step guides. Take a look.

Click here for Green Roof Chicken Coop.

There are several e-books on the market that offer a variety of chicken coop plans or chicken coop blueprints. Both of the ebooks below offer plans for building chicken coops. Both e-books are some of the more popular on the market and they both have good return policies. There are multiple freebies, resources and helpful hints. Both of these e-books offer plans for small, medium and large chicken coops so they have a little something for everyone. If you click on the e-books below, it will take you to their pitch pages.

DIY Chicken Coops is a one stop shop for raising chickens and building chicken coops. They have articles on raising chickens including basic economics, effort required, pros, cons, supplies needed, buying live chickens and recommended books. When it comes to chicken coops, they review a series of chicken coop plans (like we are doing). DIY Chicken Coops has done a good job of reviewing available plans on the market. We'll point you to them to avoid duplicate reporting and we will go look for things they have not found yet! Overall, we suspect that DIY Chicken Coops will become a product resource as well as an educational resource. Enjoy!

Click here to check out DIY Chicken Coops.