Yesterday we took a look at the mid century modern style playhouse that Cool Dad Luke built for his kids. Alas and alack, the chickens were envious, so Luke gave them their own little mid century modern chicken coop to match. Yes, I gotta say it: This retro chicken coop is surely a design to crow about.
As with the first story, I was so impressed that I could hardly believe Luke really built this. He wrote back:
Hi Pam,
Yes, I built it. It was fairly easy because I had already built the playhouse and the design is really similar. Plus it was easier because it didn’t have to be as sturdy. The design of the playhouse was really important because of all the force exerted by kids swinging at once!
Besides what I knew from the design of the playhouse, I also looked at the many designs of backyard chicken coops online – there are tons! And some of them are super elaborate and really well built.
Elevating the house so the chickens could go underneath is a great idea, they love going under there for shade and I think it feels more secure for them. I can’t remember where I saw that but it wasn’t my idea. I just spent a few evenings searching online and then mashed up the design of the playhouse with the things I saw online.
Luke
Wow, some nice chicken shack, for sure! Thanks, Luke, you rockadoodle-do! Wallpaper border below from Hannah’s, just for fun.
megan says
Holy love it, been thinking about getting chickens & if I do I know what I am advocating for!
Erik says
That’s very cool! Are there any plans/blueprints for this?
Ashly says
Google “Garden Coop.” The design is very similar and they have plans available for purchase! 🙂
Cynthia says
We are calling this “The Year of The Chicken,” and have been researching building a coop and starting a small backyard flock before the summer is over. You better believe I passed this link to my husband…coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Luke, you are an inspiration!
Rick S says
Wonderful chicken coop. Please tell me you have chickens for the eggs and not the “built in grill” you have in the house 🙁
rick
P s I am still waiting for the tickets to the house tour.
cellen says
Well Rick S., the hens will eventually stop laying ……
linda h says
hip chicks, ha! how cool is that chicken coop!
Annie B. says
I think this is the first time I have ever been envious of a chicken.
Wendy in St. Louis says
Heeee!!!! (me too.)
midmichigan says
Ha, ha!! These are fun! Maybe Luke can make some MCM hats, outdoor grills, dog houses, outdoor canopies or tents, wastebaskets and more. Go for it!
Jay says
Wow! Sure hope those chicks appreciate the mid century coolness going on with their coop.
Pam, please stop teasing us and show us the house!!!!
Kkmk says
Wow! I thought the playhouse was creative but this is really unusual. It’s another hint at how fabulous the inside of the house must be!
Wendy in St. Louis says
Oh this is too much! *LOVE*!!! The kids’ playhouse…wonderiffic. But this cool pad for your hip chicks….genious! I need to know if they will be laying turquoise eggs with little sputniks on them 🙂
Wendy in St. Louis says
P.S. MUST get a thorough peek inside the big house! please.