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Create a very happy chicken coop that provides additional functions ranging from basic to whimsical.

Your chicken coop is all set up, but before you bring home all kinds of chickens, don't forget the decorations-including basic chicken elements and interesting decorative accessories! Providing your chickens with a comfortable resting place to adapt to their daily needs and habits is essential for raising happy and prolific laying hens. Our country-life chicken farming expert team put forward the six key elements needed for a safe and happy chicken house:

Check out our selection of products, they can meet all of your needs and more-including chicken coop logos and fun toys customized for your chickens!

If you are still buying chicken coops, please check out some DIY chicken coop plans and ideas, or immediately be satisfied with the stylish mail-order chicken coops. We also got a lot of chicken raising tips and ideas from our favorite chicken experts and authors.

Without a cute and colorful swing, the chicken coop is incomplete. You will love watching your hen play on this natural wooden version, which is decorated with colorful (and non-toxic) wooden beads and a pair of twinkling bells.  

Use anti-rust galvanized steel nesting boxes to make your chicken house look clean and classic. These are equipped with ventilation holes and convenient wood perches, and the metal inserts at the bottom are easy to remove for cleaning.

In your hen’s nest box, this colorful bouquet of organic herbs and edible flowers will create a calm, fresh and relaxing environment for ideal egg laying conditions. 

What said that the farmhouse is more important than the glass mason jar? This fun mason tank top chicken feeder has eight feeding holes and is made of heavy-duty galvanized steel with round embossed edges to help reduce scratches on the neck and head of the chicks. Its design also makes it easy to fill and clean!

Once your chicks grow up, adjust the size with this larger galvanized feeder base, which houses a 1 quart mason jar. 

Doesn't every chicken house need a cute sign to brag about its name? This custom metal sign is available in four different sizes, adding a colorful charm.

If your chicken coop is not running, you can still give your hen a place to stretch her legs and breathe fresh air with a separate pen. Designed to comfortably hold 4 to 6 chickens, this mesh pen is made of ECOFLEX, a mixture of recyclable polymers and wood by-products that resist warpage and cracking. In addition, the roof is removable, allowing you to Easy access to your chickens.

This solid wood bass is 3 feet long and will provide your chicken with a perfect sleeping place for beauty. Including all necessary hardware. 

As if galvanized nesting boxes are not glamorous enough, this shiny red roof takes it to the next level. Duncan's Poultry's top-notch nesting boxes are made in the United States and have a lot of bells and whistles. They are easy to use and can withstand years of wear and tear. Other sizes and configurations are available. 

One of Country Living's most popular chicken experts, Kathy Shea Mormino (aka The Chicken Chick) created Spruce the Coop® Herbal Fusion Nest Box Herbs. Aromatic and plant-herb mixtures help reduce stress levels in people and chickens, and even help deter insects and other pests. 

Don't forget to add lighting to your chicken coop to ensure safe access at night or early in the morning. This classic barn-style candle holder is available in six different colors and finishes, which will add a touch of farmhouse charm to your chicken coop.

Use automatic chicken house doors to make your daily chicken raising procedures easier. This hand-made wooden door is operated by a timer, so you can program it to open in the morning and make sure to close at night to keep your chickens safe and sound. 

This heated base for metal poultry drinkers is a must-have for cold months and prevents the water from freezing when the temperature drops to 10°F. In addition, it is automatic work of thermostatic control.

Use nest bedding to make your nest box more comfortable. These nesting box pads are made of Great Lakes Aspen, which prevents eggs from breaking in the box, keeps the box clean by absorbing feces and odors, and is easy to replace. 

Use this delightful multifunctional feeder and drinker to add a touch of color to your chicken coop. Its large base is reversible, with one side serving as a water tray and the other as a food bowl-you just need to unscrew the water tank and turn the base over. It is also very large, able to hold 64 ounces of water or 4 pounds of food.

By making curtains for your nest box, you can provide your hens with some nesting privacy and at the same time add some lovely personality to your hen house.   

This herbal bedding is made from a blend of organic ingredients such as lavender, chamomile, mint, eucalyptus and spearmint, giving the nest box a new look. 

This space-saving suspended drinker is the perfect choice for small chicken coops. 

This solid wood nest box is used inside and outside the chicken house to provide a place for chickens to lay eggs and help eliminate nest sharing. Its easy-to-transport design makes it an excellent choice for free-range chickens.  

This colorful slow-release toy is filled with corn, chicken feed or delicious delicacies, and can keep a small group of people happily playing for hours. It is an ideal complement to the closed operation of the backyard chicken house or the free range yard. 

Hanging chicken feeders are the best choice to help you save floor space in the chicken house, reduce waste by eliminating scratches, keep food away from the floor, and reduce debris in the feed. 

Use chicken house heaters to keep your chickens comfortable and warm in colder temperatures. Safer than heating lamps, this chicken house heater uses radiant heating technology and has a built-in thermostat.