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<p>Corner shop out of eggs again? Quarantine has us dreaming of living a self-sufficient lifestyle à la <em>The Good Life</em>. First step? Our very own back garden chickens! If you&#8217;re thinking of acquiring some feathery pals you&#8217;ll need some stylish digs to house them in. Here are a few we love. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.greenfrogdesigns.co.uk/chicken-wagon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Chicken Wagon, £740 (opens in a new tab)">Chicken Wagon, £740</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="684" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicken-Wagon.jpg" alt="Chicken Wagon" class="wp-image-23892" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicken-Wagon.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicken-Wagon-300x205.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Chicken-Wagon-720x492.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Not only is this American Wild West-style wagon flipping adorable, it&#8217;s also practical, as the design is made with recycled plastic and can be easily hosed down. Housing up to 6 large chickens or 12 bantams, the Chicken Wagon is weatherproof, low maintenance and comes with an option for an automatic chicken door. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buy it here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.greenfrogdesigns.co.uk/chicken-wagon/" target="_blank">Buy it here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/The-Fantasia-Rose-Hen-House.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Fantastia Rose Hen House, £1,050 (opens in a new tab)">The Fantastia Rose Hen House, £1,050</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Fantasia-Rose-Hen-House.jpg" alt="Fantasia Rose Hen House
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<p>For a coop that&#8217;s straight out of rural Switzerland Country Idyll handbook (seriously Heida, it&#8217;s great), this adorable hand-painted hen house from Dorset-based Flyte So Fancy could be right up your cobbled garden path. The Fantasia Rose can house up to 8 chickens, comes in yellow or pink rose designs, and can arrive ready-assembled if you&#8217;re not a fan of flat-pack faff. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buy it here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/The-Fantasia-Rose-Hen-House.html" target="_blank">Buy it here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Breed Retreat, approx. £4092 (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.roije.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;product_id=181" target="_blank">Breed Retreat, approx. £4092</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="720" height="448" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Breed-Retreat-Chicken-Coop-Roije-720x448.jpg" alt="Breed Retreat" class="wp-image-24147" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Breed-Retreat-Chicken-Coop-Roije-720x448.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Breed-Retreat-Chicken-Coop-Roije-300x187.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Breed-Retreat-Chicken-Coop-Roije-844x525.jpg 844w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Breed-Retreat-Chicken-Coop-Roije.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></figure>



<p>Move aside, Frank Lloyd Wright! This architectural beauty from international design agency Frederik Roijé is like something out of <em>Grand Designs: Poultry Edition</em>. Sadly this is likely to be a post-lockdown purchase as shipping to the UK is currently restricted (*sob*), but at least it gives you time to save up the £4k. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="See it here (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.roije.com/index.php?route=product/product&amp;product_id=181" target="_blank">See it here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.chickencoopsandhouses.co.uk/featured/half-moon-in-stock.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Half Moon Chicken Coop, £249.99 (opens in a new tab)">Half Moon Chicken Coop, £249.99</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="667" height="500" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Half-Moon-Chicken-Coop-667x500.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-23894" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Half-Moon-Chicken-Coop-667x500.jpg 667w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Half-Moon-Chicken-Coop-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Half-Moon-Chicken-Coop.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></figure>



<p>Starting small? This stylish half moon coop would make a perfect starter home for up to 3 large chickens (or up to 6 smaller birds), and the integrated run means your poultry pals can stretch their legs. We&#8217;re big fans of the Hobbit house styling too, though you might want to tone down the orange pine. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buy it here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.chickencoopsandhouses.co.uk/featured/half-moon-in-stock.html" target="_blank">Buy it here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://cherryacresanimalhousing.co.uk/collections/chicken-housing/products/anastasia-chicken-house-8ft-x-4ft?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BIG&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1v_0BRAkEiwALFkj5mWu2m2dD4H5EIIpxRH66AdPo1JJNs09S5ls1TUpZ9HU2L-Fvif9oBoCJFwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Anastasia Chicken House, £1,305 (opens in a new tab)">Anastasia Chicken House, £1,305</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Anastasia-Chicken-House.jpg" alt="Anastasia Chicken House" class="wp-image-23898" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Anastasia-Chicken-House.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Anastasia-Chicken-House-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Anastasia-Chicken-House-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Anastasia-Chicken-House-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Anastasia-Chicken-House-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>At 8ft by 4ft, this whopper is more chicken mansion than chicken house &#8211; it even has its own tiled roof (the things we get excited about, eh?). You can easily access the rear nesting area for cleaning (no squatting here), and the walk-in run at the front gives your birds plenty of space for enjoying the fresh air. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buy it here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://cherryacresanimalhousing.co.uk/collections/chicken-housing/products/anastasia-chicken-house-8ft-x-4ft?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BIG&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw1v_0BRAkEiwALFkj5mWu2m2dD4H5EIIpxRH66AdPo1JJNs09S5ls1TUpZ9HU2L-Fvif9oBoCJFwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Buy it here</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://spoiltbydesign.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Barn, £249.99 (opens in a new tab)">The Barn, £249.99</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Spoilt-Chicken-Barn.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24132" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Spoilt-Chicken-Barn.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Spoilt-Chicken-Barn-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Spoilt-Chicken-Barn-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Spoilt-Chicken-Barn-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Spoilt-Chicken-Barn-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Spoilt-Chicken-Barn-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Devon Hen House, from £199 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.chickencoopsdirect.com/devon-hen-house" target="_blank">The Devon Hen House, from £199</a></h2>



<p>This nifty printed aluminium coop is created by Kent-based company Spoilt by Design, and can house up to four large chickens, or six smaller birds. We&#8217;re a little biased here at Muddy, as it bears a startling resemblance to Muddy HQ &#8211; if only we could jet-wash the office! <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buy it here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://spoiltbydesign.co.uk" target="_blank">Buy it here</a> (the coop, not the office). </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="737" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Devon-Hen-House-crop.jpg" alt="Devon Hen House" class="wp-image-23890" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Devon-Hen-House-crop.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Devon-Hen-House-crop-300x221.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Devon-Hen-House-crop-678x500.jpg 678w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>This traditional hen house is perfect for first-time chicken owners, thanks to the bargainous entry-level price and no-frills approach &#8211; even Alan Titchmarsh is said to be a fan. Housing up to 7 chickens, the Devon Hen House doesn&#8217;t come with a run, but you can easily attach one if your garden isn&#8217;t suitable for a free-roaming flock. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buy it here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.chickencoopsdirect.com/devon-hen-house" target="_blank">Buy it here</a>.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Eglu Cube Chicken Coop, from £549 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/chicken_keeping/eglu_cube/" target="_blank">Eglu Cube Chicken Coop, from £549</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="720" height="326" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/eglu_cube_portable_chicken_coop_run-1-720x326.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24163" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/eglu_cube_portable_chicken_coop_run-1-720x326.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/eglu_cube_portable_chicken_coop_run-1-300x136.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/eglu_cube_portable_chicken_coop_run-1-900x408.jpg 900w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/eglu_cube_portable_chicken_coop_run-1.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /></figure>



<p>Omlet&#8217;s iconic Eglu design was created by a team from London&#8217;s College of Art back in 2003, and they&#8217;ve been the stylish chicken owner&#8217;s coop of choice ever since. It&#8217;s a no-fuss set-up with an extending run, wipe-down surfaces and enough room for 10 happy chickens. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buy it here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.omlet.co.uk/shop/chicken_keeping/eglu_cube/" target="_blank">Buy it here</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buttercup Chicken Pod, £420 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.buttercupfarm.co.uk/chicken-pod.html" target="_blank">Buttercup Chicken Pod, £420</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.buttercupfarm.co.uk/chicken-pod.html"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buttercup-Chicken-Pod.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-24131" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buttercup-Chicken-Pod.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buttercup-Chicken-Pod-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buttercup-Chicken-Pod-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buttercup-Chicken-Pod-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buttercup-Chicken-Pod-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Buttercup-Chicken-Pod-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></figure>



<p>Doesn&#8217;t this bijou little pod look like a holiday home for hens? The Buttercup Chicken Pod can house up to 8 chickens, with the option to add a run, and can easily be wheeled around your garden if your brood fancies a change of scenery. It comes in Seagrass Green (shown), Forget-Me-Not Blue, or untreated wood you can paint yourself. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Buy it here (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.buttercupfarm.co.uk/chicken-pod.html" target="_blank">Buy it here</a>. </p>


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