A different kind of chicken coop - a chicken coop that takes up little space and can be moved

Chicken coops without a fixed location are available for every taste

If you're one of those people who would like to keep their own chickens but have limited space, you're not alone. More and more people are choosing to keep chickens to produce their own fresh eggs or meat. The question of how to keep chickens humanely in a small space is therefore a very valid and important one. Fortunately, there are many options and solutions available today for keeping chickens humanely and healthily, even in small spaces.

Advantages of a small mobile chicken coop

Today we're introducing you to a different type of chicken coop you may not have heard of before: mobile chicken coops. We're not talking about the large "mobile chicken coops" that can house 225 to even 1200 chickens, but rather smaller models for hobby chicken keepers like you and me. The special thing about these chicken coops is that they have wheels and can be easily moved to evenly wear down the lawn. It's important to note that chickens are thicket animals and don't like to stay in vast meadows without shelter. If you have a few hedges nearby, trees, or other shrubs, this is ideal for your chickens.

Einhuhn - The mobile and sustainable chicken coop with modern design and clever technology

The mobile chicken coop from einhuhn.design ( also found on Instagram ) allows your chickens to be kept in a species-appropriate manner while maintaining your lawns.

Einhuhn.design was founded by Jan, who also works as a car designer at Mercedes. With his background in design and engineering, he set out to develop a modern chicken coop that is not only visually appealing but also sustainably manufactured from recycled plastic and certified wood (you can see his coop in the two images above).

The design of the mobile chicken coop is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also functionally sophisticated. The double-walled coop features extra insulation in the floor and roof, ensuring an optimal indoor climate. Especially on cold winter nights, the insulation provides pleasant warmth inside the coop. The chicken flap opens and closes fully automatically thanks to the solar panel on the roof of the mobile chicken coop, offering the chickens safe protection. Furthermore, the coop can be easily cleaned in just 10 minutes. For a particularly thorough cleaning, it can be disassembled and cleaned with a water hose. The material is also designed to be easy to clean and has no cracks where mites or other parasites can hide. You can find out more about how to prevent mites in this blog post, for example. “Chicken farming – identifying and combating the red mite”.

With his passion for chickens and design, Jan has fulfilled a dream and now offers hobby chicken keepers who do not have space for a large, permanent chicken coop an innovative solution for the species-appropriate keeping of their animals.

Overall, the mobile chicken coop from einhuhn.design is a great way to keep your chickens in a species-appropriate and comfortable environment without compromising on space or floor maintenance. For more info click here .

Are you looking for a more classic chicken coop, but a permanent chicken coop is not an option?

Then perhaps the small chicken coops from Hühnerhaus mobil (seen in the two pictures below) are something for you. They are made of wood and, like the mobile coop from einhuhn.design, can be moved thanks to the casters. At the mobile chicken coop, you'll also find slightly larger versions if you want to keep more than just 3-5 chickens. Mobile chicken coops are equipped with an Easy Clean System, providing smooth surfaces and making them easy to clean. Passive ventilation ensures a pleasant coop climate year-round.

Advantages of a mobile chicken coop

The casters allow the coops to be easily moved, so you don't need to have space in your garden permanently occupied by the chicken coop, but can vary the location of the coop within your garden. The chickens enjoy having fresh patches of grass all the time, and your soil is protected. The soil is not overstressed or even completely grazed. Furthermore, mites or other parasites cannot multiply and spread in the grass beneath your coop. The special advantage of the modern mobile coop from einhuhn.design is that the material is very easy to clean, making it difficult for parasites to thrive. Good hygiene in the coop is essential for the health and well-being of the chickens. In summer, you can also provide your chickens with a Cumbasil Mite Sand Bath to prevent mites.

Chicken coop DIY - Instructions on how to build your own chicken coop

There is also a good solution for those of us with a talent for crafts who enjoy doing things ourselves and would like to have a chicken coop in our garden. To make it easier for you, Andreas Stöcklhuber presents on his website Instructions are available to help you build your own chicken coop. He builds chicken coops himself and also offers the appropriate Instructions for building yourself His instructions for the stables are well thought out and designed for different sizes. They have stilts and no wheels, but you can probably find a good idea for that if the wheels are important to you. YouTube videos Andreas gives further insights into chicken farming.

Moisture in the chicken coop - How do I avoid it?

Another issue that often causes problems when keeping chickens is the coop climate. Humidity, in particular, can be a major problem, as it promotes the growth of mold and fungi and can lead to increased stress for the chickens. Humidity can be a problem not only in mobile coops. We've collected a few tips on how to keep humidity levels low in the coop. One way to avoid moisture is to use Cumbasil Mite . This natural, flour-like substrate absorbs moisture and keeps the coop dry. Cumbasil Mite not only makes an excellent sand bath that protects chickens from mites, but can also be spread in small amounts throughout the coop to counteract moisture.

Cumbasil Mite is a purely natural product and contains no harmful nanoparticles. It can not only help improve the climate in the chicken coop, but also particularly prevents mite infestation. It is easy to use and can simply be poured into a suitable tub or corner. You can also sprinkle a small amount of the product around the chicken coop. This provides a good natural solution to the problem of dampness in the chicken coop and provides a preventative measure against red mites.

Furthermore, good ventilation of the stable is important, as it prevents moisture from accumulating inside. Regularly cleaning the stable and changing the bedding contributes to a dry, comfortable, and hygienic stable climate. During the damp and cold months, it can be helpful to position the stable so that it is somewhat protected from the elements.

With this blog post, we simply wanted to show you an alternative to a conventional chicken coop. Because chickens are loving creatures that can enrich our lives and yours so much. Mobile coops also offer a solution for those who don't want to commit to a location where they want to build a permanent chicken coop. There are also chicken coops for every taste, such as: einhuhn.design and Mobile chicken coop Even the hobby craftsmen among us will get their money’s worth, Instructions for building a chicken coop by Andreas Stöcklhuber. For those who already have a chicken coop in their garden, this is even better! For you, it was interesting information about this somewhat different type of chicken coop.

If you like our tips, please also have a look at our Instagram page cumbasil_mite where we regularly share tips and tricks or facts about chickens.