Custom Amish-Built Dutch Style 4'x4' Chicken Coop (up to 8 chickens)

This Amish-made, Dutch gambrel-roof style hen house has a quaint roofline that makes it look like a miniature barn. This style of roof optimizes the interior usable space. There are many options for those who want to customize, including cleaning features, an electrical package, a heated roost bar, and more!

Key Features:

• Room for up to 8 chickens
• Includes four nesting boxes
  
• Includes one window
• Epoxy floor and "Cleaner Coop" options to make cleaning a breeze
• Many customization options: 3 types of siding, 3 types of roofing material, 20 finishes, and many more... See below for details.

Dimensions & Specifications

• Overall coop dimensions: 78" high x 48" long x 60" wide (width includes nesting boxes)
• Coop access door: 5'-5" high x 2'5" wide
• Chicken door: 12" high x 9.25" wide
• Total roosting space: 4'
• Chicken ramp: 3' long
• Height under coop: 14"
• Nesting boxes: Four, each approximately 1' square
• Windows: One, 18"x23"
  

Quality-Made in America

This classic chicken coop is made in America, handcrafted by the Amish in Lancaster County, PA, using high quality materials. Each coop is made to order! The pressure-treated base and flooring will keep termites, carpenter ants and rot at bay. The siding is exterior-grade, painted with Hayley exterior paint or stained with Woodwright brand, oil-based stain. All half-inch hardware cloth wire over the air vents is coated in black vinyl.

Materials at a Glance

• Duratemp® siding, one of the choices for this coop, is backed by a 50-year limited warranty, and won’t split or crack. It has a strong plywood veneer inner core, and a tough hardboard face that has the texture and appearance of natural, rough-sawn cedar. Its durability and strength ensure that maintenance costs are kept down.
• Pine Board & Batten and Pine Tongue & Groove are alternate siding choices, also durable and attractive.
• The ACQ pressure-treated plywood floor is 5/8” thick. This type of plywood is typically used for outdoor structures such as barns and sheds that are exposed to the elements. The wood is treated to prevent termites, rot and fungal decay.
• LP® Tech Shield® Roofing Sheathing keeps your coop cooler in warm weather. Its radiant barrier blocks heat from entering through the roof of the coop. It's particularly helpful for warm climate regions throughout the United States.
• Epoxy flooring is one of our "Cleaner Coop" Options. It is durable, easy to clean and 100% moisture resistant. The flooring has a smooth brown finish.

Flooring

Five-eighths inch, ACQ pressure-treated plywood flooring comes standard with your purchase, or you can upgrade to an epoxy floor for ease of cleaning--a durable, scratch-resistant, cleanable, sanitary surface that is 100% moisture resistant.

(The coop legs and runners are also made from ACQ pressure-treated wood to stand up to termites and the elements.)

Hardware

All hinges and locks are zinc plated and painted black. The entry door has a keyed lock handle. The chicken door has a latch that can be latched in the open or closed position. The chicken door latch can be locked in place with a Master Lock or a Clip (not included).

The nest box lid does not have a latch. The weight of the lid will keep most predators out; however, if there are particularly wily predators in your area, you might want to add a spring-loaded hook and eye latch, a barrel bolt, or something similar. 

Finish Choices

There are 15 paint colors and 5 stain colors to choose from. Two colors are included with your purchase, so you can choose one color for the siding and another for the trim, at no extra cost.

If you've chosen Duratemp siding for your coop, you’ll need to choose a paint color; if you've chosen either Pine Tongue & Groove or Pine Board & Batten siding, you'll need to choose stain colors. Our paint brand is "Haley," a high-end line originating out of Lancaster County, PA, that has been in production for more than 100 years. Our stain brand is Woodwright, a unique line of quality oil-based stains made in Ohio.

Window style, color, and options

One sliding window with a standard screen come with your purchase, for ventilation and to add plenty of light! The window is 18” by 23”.

Standard wire or 1/2" x 1/2" wire mesh can be added over the windows for extra protection against smaller predators and pests.

You will receive white window frames and muntins if you select the painted Duratemp siding; if you choose the Stained Pine Tongue & Groove or Board & Batten style siding, you will receive dark brown window frames and muntins. If you would prefer something different, please indicate this in the "Order Notes" section of the online checkout process.

Roofing choices

Asphalt shingles come standard with your purchase, and you can choose from five shingle colors. The shingle roof has an aluminum drip edge to keep water from rotting the roof sheathing. If you don't like asphalt shingles or you want to match your house, you may choose "custom" asphalt shingles or you may upgrade to either a metal or a cedar shake roof.

Regardless of the style you choose, your roof will include OLP Tech Shield Roof Sheathing: a thin, durable layer of aluminum laminated to OSB roof sheathing, which creates a highly effective radiant barrier. This radiant barrier helps to block heat from entering the coop and it will keep the coop cooler in warm weather.

The asphalt shingles are Timberline HD Architectural Shingles and they have a 30-year warranty. The metal roofing is AB Martin Brand and they also have a 30-year warranty.

Breathe easy

One prop-open ventilation slot and comes standard with your purchase. The ventilation slot is covered on the inside with sturdy half-inch vinyl coated black hardware cloth wire, to keep out predators, rodents and wild birds. The ventilation slot is located on the back of the coop, and runs nearly the whole length of it. You also have the option to add two gable vents to your coop. All these vents, in combination with the windows, provide plenty of ventilation, which is essential to avian health.

Two gable vents are available as an upgrade for additional airflow in the coop. They help hot air escape and allow fresh air to circulate, creating a healthier environment for the flock.

A cupola is another way to improve ventilation while elevating the look of the coop. Choose between a shed-style cupola or a board and batten cupola with a copper top. Both options improve airflow by drawing warm air upward through the roof while adding a charming, finished appearance.

Weathervane options

Weathervanes are offered in rooster, horse, or eagle designs, in a black or copper finish. Each one adds a distinctive, traditional accent to the coop and serves as a functional way to track wind direction.

Add electricity or solar!

If your coop will be placed in an area of your yard where there’s electricity nearby, consider the electrical package! You can purchase either the basic electrical package or the electrical package with a heated roost. The basic electrical package includes an interior light fixture and light switch, an outlet with two receptacles, and it comes with an extension cord hookup to attach to your primary electricity source. The receptacles can be used to plug in your heated waterer (not included) or your optional auto chicken door or heated roost if you so choose.

One wooden roosting bar that runs the length of the coop--and you may select the optional electrical package with heated roost! Talk about luxury. The heated roost is plugged into the receptacle provided by the electrical package, and it’s heated from within by a heated rope, which is completely sealed for safety.

If you don’t have electricity nearby, consider the solar packages. You can purchase the solar-powered light with a switch or a solar-powered light with a settable timer. The timer can be set to turn the light on and off up to 17 times per day.

The heater roosting bar is not an option with the solar packages.

Chicken door options

Your chicken coop comes standard with a small, 9-¼” wide x 12” high, latched wooden door for you to open and close to let your chickens in and out of their coop. If you prefer, you can upgrade to the automatic door. (We feel it’s one of the best investments you can make!) Learn about the various automatic door choices, here.

Clean that coop!

If you’re a stickler about your coop being clean, you can purchase the optional "clean out lid" and/or the epoxy floor. The clean out lid runs almost the entire length of the coop on the back, and it will allow you to access the coop floor for ease of cleaning. The epoxy floor will allow you to remove the waste and clean the floor easily. It is durable, easy to clean and 100% moisture resistant. The flooring has a smooth brown finish. Another option is to order the epoxy flooring and use the large door to rake or sweep the waste out of the coop.

You can also choose the deep litter option, which lets you build up layers of bedding over time instead of removing all the old bedding often. As the bedding breaks down, it creates compost that’s great for your garden. Choosing the deep litter option removes open space beneath the coop by adding a 12" deep base. If wheels are added, the base adjusts to 8" deep to maintain mobility while still supporting composting. You can also pair the deep litter option with the epoxy floor for even easier cleanup and better moisture protection.

Structure and interior options

An insulated ceiling helps keep the coop cooler in summer and warmer in winter, creating a more comfortable environment for your chickens year-round.

Two gable vents can be added to increase airflow inside the coop, supporting a healthy environment for the flock.

Wire panels under the coop can be used to close in the space beneath the structure, extending the run area under the coop for additional space.

Roll away nest boxes allow eggs to roll into a covered collection area after being laid, helping to keep them clean and reducing the risk of breakage.

Feed storage

A 2'W x 4'L x 42"H feed bin is available to place beside the coop, keeping feed and bedding close at hand. It holds two bags of feed and one bag of shavings, and helps keep supplies secure from rodents. The feed bin can be finished to match the henhouse with the same paint or stain and trim.

Tractorize it!

If you think you’ll want to move your chicken coop around the yard, you may opt to add four wheels with a steering handle. Wheels will allow you to move your coop around and provide a fresh grazing area for your chickens, not to mention help you "spread the love" (poop) around.

Other customization available

Is there something you want to add to your coop but you don’t see it here? If so, please contact us. The manufacturer of this coop is happy to add bells and whistles for you.

Enhancements and Modifications

While we make every effort to ensure the product you purchase meets your expectations, the actual product may differ slightly from images and renderings shown due to enhancements and/or modifications made at the discretion of the manufacturer.

30 Day Money Back Guarantee!

If you aren’t satisfied with your purchase, you may return your coop within thirty days of receipt for a full refund, less the cost of return shipping.

Warranty

There is a 10-year limited warranty on the coops. This warranty covers structural problems should they occur, assuming the coop was properly maintained.

Shipping and delivery information

Each coop is made to order, please allow up to 5-7 weeks to receive your coop.

Financing is available, pay over time with our partner ShopPay.

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