Über Fancy Chicken Coops for the Urban Soul

Thinking about chickens? One of the most important things you'll need before you start keeping chickens is a great coop. Overall a coop should protect your hens from predatory danger and the elements, other consumers might also be concerned with the curb appeal...

Sure a pallet coop or recycled material coop might not be as beautiful, but it's functional. For the modern tastes or fashionable chicken keeper, I have compiled a list of über fancy coops as inspiration, why should humans have all the designer fun? I my mind, any pre-fab or "purchased" coop is fancy, part of the whole experience with chickens is building an environment with your own hands

The "Beau Coop" by Neiman Marcus, is an amazingly over-the-top coop. You can buy your very own for just $100,000. Features include a tiny library, chandelier and on site consultation from Svetlana Simon. Price does include 3-10 heritage hens, selected from a list of breeds best suited for your area.

I'm not lying, this actually exists and can be purchased from Neiman Marcus. Click here to see more.

For the innovative chicken keeper, you might enjoy a multi-functioning coop with a roof garden and funky colours. For just $1,500, you too can house up to 3 chickens in your yard (Chickens & Supplies not included.)

The Kippen House Coop, ($1, 500) The mark-up is incredible, I mean
I think someone could replicate this for  $300, maybe less (Chickens included)?

Another look a the Kippen Coop, bright colours, modern appeal, round nest box, and lettuce roof (As long as the chickens don't get of there and eat it!). A square or box design is never ideal for the snowy climate!

If looks are what matter to you, by all means make it coop-beautiful! Keep your chickens happy healthy and safe, and why not make it the focal point of the yard with amazing design, how could neighbors be upset when you've got such a stylish coop! Then again, these recycled coops are pretty neat...

A run made out of a recycled trampoline, and a coop from an old front loading washer door! Very innovative!