Gotland Chicken Coops — Hand-built Chicken Coops, Runs, Rabbit Hutches, and Duck Houses in Muskegon, Michigan

GOTLAND CHICKEN COOPS
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Custom Chicken Coops, Runs & Hutches

Hand-built in West Michigan since 2013. 650+ coops delivered. Locally owned, off-grid powered, built to last.

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Hand-built Gotland chicken coop with attached run on a residential property

ABOUT GOTLAND CHICKEN COOPS

Started in 2013 and located in North Muskegon, Michigan, our locally owned and hand-made chicken coops are designed with the comfort and safety of your chickens in mind! All chicken coops and runs are built to last using top quality materials. Whether you're an experienced chicken wrangler or just starting out, we have the perfect coop system to meet your flock's needs. Browse our selection today and discover the difference that experience and quality makes. We always welcome a visit to our solar and wind turbine powered off-grid workshop to meet some new friends, see our working demo coops, ask questions, and even have your kids help us gather the eggs.

12
Years building quality coops
650+
Chicken coops, Duck houses & Rabbit hutches built
1600+
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PRODUCTS & PRICING

We specialize in urban backyard chicken coop systems. Our chicken coops, rabbit hutches, and runs can get where other's can't! Our coop and rabbit hutch designs can fit through any 46" gate opening. If that width isn't an option, we also sell them as a 45min build kit for on-site assembly with printed instructions. The coop kit can even fit in the back of a van!

Gotland chicken coops and rabbit hutches are much larger and will out-perform anything you can find at the farm stores! Built to withstand any weather Michigan can throw at it, year after year.

Hen Count Note: Chicken count estimates are based on average-sized breeds and are "comfortable counts" vs the maximum possible that you see noted on coops at farm stores. Larger or smaller birds will adjust the comfort numbers up or down accordingly.

LARGE CHICKEN COOP SYSTEM DEALS FOR 4-15+ HENS

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Large 4-15 hen chicken coop with attached 7x8 run, fully wrapped in half-inch hardware cloth and topped with a metal roof

4-15+ hen coop & 7x8 run, fully wrapped in ½” hardware cloth w/metal roof on run

(25 sq/ft inside coop and 78 sq/ft of run space)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$10 for additional 6' roosts, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. The run is 6' at the center ridge. Comes with metal roof over the run and run sides and roof fully wrapped in ½” hardware cloth for incredible strengh & protection. Share link

$1400
Large 4-15 hen chicken coop with 7x8 run, fully wrapped in half-inch hardware cloth

4-15+ hen coop & 7x8+ run, fully wrapped in ½” hardware cloth

(25 sq/ft inside coop and 78 sq/ft of run space)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$10 per additional 6' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. The run is 6' at the center ridge. Run's sides and roof are wrapped in ½” Hardware cloth for strong protection and longevity against the elements. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$1180
Large 4-15 hen chicken coop with 7x8 run; bottom 2 feet in half-inch hardware cloth, top in 1-inch hex poultry wire

4-15+ hen coop & 7x8 run system with bottom 2' in ½” hardware cloth & top in 1" hex poultry wire

(25 sq/ft inside coop and 78 sq/ft of run space)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$10 per additional 6' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. The run is 6' at the center ridge. Run's bottom 2' is wrapped in 1/2" hardware cloth and top 4' wrapped in 1” hex poultry wire without corner seams to keep predators from prying open. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$1080
Large 4-15 hen chicken coop with 7x8 run, wrapped in 1-inch hex poultry wire

4-15+ hen coop & 7x8 run system wrapped in 1" hex poultry wire

(25 sq/ft inside coop and 78 sq/ft of run space)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$10 per additional 6' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. The run is 6' at the center ridge. Run is wrapped in 1” hex poultry wire without corner seams to keep predators from prying open. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$980

SMALL CHICKEN COOP SYSTEM DEALS FOR 3-8 HENS

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Small 3-8 hen chicken coop with 7x8 run, fully wrapped in half-inch hardware cloth and topped with a metal roof

3-8+ hen coop & 7x8 run system, fully wrapped in ½” hardware cloth w/metal roof on run

(14.5 sq/ft inside coop and 67 sq/ft of run space)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar(+$5 per additional 3' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. The run is 6' at the center ridge. Comes with metal roof over the run and run sides and roof fully wrapped in ½” hardware cloth for incredible strengh & protection. Share link

$1270
Small 3-8 hen chicken coop with 7x8 run, fully wrapped in half-inch hardware cloth

3-8+ hen coop & 7x8 run system, fully wrapped in ½” hardware cloth

(14.5 sq/ft inside coop and 67 sq/ft of run space)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$5 per additional 3' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. The run is 6' at the center ridge. Run's sides and roof are wrapped in ½” Hardware cloth for strong protection and longevity against the elements. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$1050
Small 3-8 hen chicken coop with 7x8 run; bottom 2 feet in half-inch hardware cloth, top in 1-inch hex poultry wire

3-8+ hen coop & 7x8 run system with bottom 2' in ½” hardware cloth & top in 1" hex poultry wire

(14.5 sq/ft inside coop and 67 sq/ft of run space)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$5 per additional 3' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. The run is 6' at the center ridge. Run's bottom 2' is wrapped in 1/2" hardware cloth and top 4' wrapped in 1” hex poultry wire without corner seams to keep predators from prying open. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$950
Small 3-8 hen chicken coop with 7x8 run, wrapped in 1-inch hex poultry wire

3-8+ hen coop & 7x8 run system wrapped in 1" hex poultry wire

(14.5 sq/ft inside coop and 67 sq/ft of run space)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$5 per additional 3' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. The run is 6' at the center ridge. Run is wrapped in 1” hex poultry wire without corner seams to keep predators from prying open. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220 Share link

$850

MIX-N-MATCH & STAND-ALONE OPTIONS

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Large 4-15 hen stand-alone chicken coop, 25 square feet, no run included

4-15+ hen coop (25 sqft)

(main box is 6’ wide, 44” deep, nesting box is 36”x14”)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$10 per additional 6' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off the ground. You can pick which side you want the nesting box mounted. Share link

$600
Small 3-8 hen stand-alone chicken coop, 14.5 square feet, no run included

3-8 hen coop (14.5 sqft)

(main box is 3’ wide, 44” deep, nesting box is 36”x14”)

Comes with chicken ladder, 3 nesting boxes, 1 large seasonal side air-flow vent, and 1 roost bar (+$5 per additional 3' roost, up to 3 per coop). ¾” BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, and 2’ off ground. Pick which side you want the nesting box mounted for ideal placement. Share link

$440
8 by 7 chicken run with 6-foot gable ridge, fully wrapped in half-inch hardware cloth

8x7 run/pen with 6’ gable ridge design fully wrapped in ½” hardware cloth

(56 sq/ft of run space)

Built with treated 2x3 lumber and fully wrapped in 1/2" hardware cloth and no corner cut/seams, this is built to last. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$580
8 by 7 chicken run with 6-foot gable ridge; bottom 2 feet half-inch hardware cloth, top in 1-inch hex poultry wire

8x7 run/pen with 6’ gable ridge design fully wrapped in 1” hex galvanized poultry wire & 1/2" hardware cloth

(56 sq/ft of run space)

Built with treated 2x3 lumber, using 1” hex galvanized poultry wiring on the top 4' using full wraps and no corner cut/seams and the bottom 2' is wrapped in the more rugged and rigid 1/2" hardware cloth for additional strength and protection. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$480
8 by 7 chicken run with 6-foot gable ridge, fully wrapped in 1-inch hex galvanized poultry wire

8x7 run/pen with 6’ gable ridge design fully wrapped 1” hex galvanized poultry wire

(56 sq/ft of run space)

Built with treated 2x3 lumber, using 1” hex galvanized poultry wiring using full wrap and no corner cut/seams. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$380
8 by 7 chicken run with 6-foot end peak design, fully wrapped in half-inch hardware cloth

8x7 run/pen with 6’ end peak design fully wrapped in ½” hardware cloth

(56 sq/ft of run space)

Built with treated 2x3 lumber and fully wrapped in 1/2" hardware cloth and no corner cut/seams, this is built to last. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$580
8 by 7 chicken run with 6-foot end peak; bottom 2 feet half-inch hardware cloth, top in 1-inch hex poultry wire

8x7 run/pen with 6’ end peak design fully wrapped 1” hex galvanized poultry wire & 1/2" hardware cloth

(56 sq/ft of run space)

Built with treated 2x3 lumber, using 1” hex galvanized poultry wiring on the top 4' using full wrap and no corner cut/seams and the bottom 2' is wrapped in the more rugged and rigid 1/2" hardware cloth for additional strength and protection. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$480
8 by 7 chicken run with 6-foot end peak design, wrapped in 1-inch hex galvanized poultry wire

8x7 run/pen with 6’ end peak design fully wrapped 1” hex galvanized poultry wire

(56 sq/ft of run space)

Built with treated 2x3 lumber, using 1” hex galvanized poultry wiring using full wrap and no corner cut/seams. Add a metal roof on the run for +$220. Share link

$380

ENHANCEMENTS AND UPGRADES

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Exterior bank of three chicken nesting boxes mounted on the side of a coop for easy egg collection

Extra set of exterior nesting boxes

(3.5 sq/ft)

Great for larger flocks. If you have over 12 hens, you can add another 3 easy-access nests to the other side of the coop, for a total of 6 nests when added to a coop listed above. Measures 36" wide and 14" deep with each nest being 11"x14". Or buy as a stand-alone item to add to the side of a DIY coop/shed for your flocks. Share link

$90
Side wall vent and window on a Gotland chicken coop, screened with hardware cloth for predator-proof airflow

Additional side vent & window

(6"x12" vent)

All coops come with a 6x12 vent on one side of the coop, but an additional vent can be added to the side wall for even more airflow or light with meat birds, ducks, etc. Predator proofed with ½” hardware cloth screening or plexiglass (your pick). Share link

$20
Cleaning door with a built-in screened vent and window for additional coop airflow and natural light

Large vent & window within cleaning door

(6"x28" vent)

All coops come with a large vent on one side of the coop, but you can an additional vent be added to the cleaning door for even more airflow or light with meat birds, ducks, etc. Predator proofed with ½” hardware cloth screening. Share link

$30
Removable roost mount inside a chicken coop, with V-cut wall plates so the roost can be lifted out for cleaning

Removable roost mount

(For 2 roosts)

Roosts will saddle into a V cut on a wall plate to hold them in place, and then roosts can be lifted up and out easily for easy cleaning or reconfiguring for fluctuating flock size. Share link

$10
Chicken coop with attached run protected by a galvanized metal roof for shade, snow, and rain shed

Metal roof upgrade over 7x8 run

(all galvanized metal)

Add a matching metal roof to the run for summer shade, a dryer coop in rain and snow, and less shoveling during the winter. Comes with 6 galvanized panels, metal gable cap, 4 wood purlin cross supports, and matching metal screws. Water and snow sheds off perfectly with the extra overhangs. Share link

$220
Predator-proof digger fence skirting installed around the perimeter of a chicken coop run to stop digging predators

Easy-install digging predator fencing guard

(Buy on Amazon)

Installs easy and prevents predators from digging under the run and coop when installed around the perimeter and won't rust out like buried hardware cloth will do from the constant moisture exposure. Share link

$40-60
Side wall vent and window on a Gotland chicken coop (image shared with the side-vent upgrade)

4' LED light bar installed inside coop roof

(4' 30watt LED)

Comes installed and ready to use for added light in the winter to keep egg production going in the days of less natural light. Share link

$20
Delivery options available

Delivery & Setup – based on time/miles

(Custom pricing to your location)

We calculate from our workshop to your address and bring everything in one trip. Simply point where you want it, and we will install and set it up. Share link

$90+

HOW IT WORKS

From your first call to chickens in their new home — here's the process. Most builds take a few weeks depending on season and complexity.

1

Get in touch

Call or text Dan to talk through your space, flock size, and any custom needs. Visits to the off-grid workshop welcome.

2

Pick a design

Choose one of our stock coop systems or customize. We'll confirm hardware cloth options, vents, roof style, and add-ons.

3

We build it

Hand-built at our solar & wind powered Muskegon workshop using ¾″ BCX plywood, treated lumber, and quality hardware throughout.

4

Delivery or pick-up

We deliver across West Michigan and set it up where you want it. Coops fit through any 46″ gate — or grab a 45-min build kit for tighter access.

Have a question about the process? Call or text Dan at 231-750-2332.

Available

We strive for quick replies to questions and solutions

Passionate

We use our own solutions with our own chickens, rabbits, and ducks, so we know what you need too!

Intuitively Designed

Designed from the ground up to work for the animal and the caretaker, these systems REALLY work, and keep working, for years to come

Supportive

If you run into issues or have additional questions after the install or pick up of your new coop, we stay connected and give support

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Quick answers to the questions we hear most often. Don't see yours? Call or text Dan at 231-750-2332.

How long does a build take?

Lead time varies by season and how customized your coop is. Spring and summer are our busiest times. Most stock-design coops are built and delivered within a few weeks of ordering. Custom builds can take longer. Call or text Dan with your timeline and we'll give you an honest estimate.

Do you deliver, or do I pick up?

Both. We deliver across West Michigan and bring everything in one trip — just point where you want it and we'll set it up. You can also pick up at the off-grid Muskegon workshop. If your gate is narrower than 46″ or you want to avoid delivery, ask about our 45-minute build kit option that fits in the back of a van.

What's your service area?

We regularly deliver across a 100+ mile radius of Muskegon, including Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Ludington, Cadillac, Big Rapids, Greenville, Ionia, and 40+ other Michigan cities. Beyond that range? We've delivered across the state and as far as Akron, OH for repeat customers — call us with your address. See the full list and a delivery cost estimator on our service area page.

Can I customize a coop?

Yes. Most of our stock designs can be modified — different hardware cloth options, additional vents, metal roof upgrades, extra nesting boxes, removable roosts, predator-proof digger skirting, and more. See the Enhancements & Upgrades section for individual add-on prices, or call to scope a fully custom build.

What materials do you use?

¾″ thick BCX plywood on all sides, 4x4 treated legs, your choice of ½″ hardware cloth or 1″ hex galvanized poultry wire (or a combination). Coops sit 2′ off the ground with chicken ladders, nesting boxes, and seasonal vents standard. Optional galvanized metal roofs over the run. Built to handle Michigan weather year after year.

Do I need a permit to keep chickens?

Maybe — it depends entirely on your city or township. We've put together a searchable lookup of chicken ordinances for 57 cities and townships in West Michigan, with hen limits, rooster rules, permit details, and coop setbacks for each one. Always confirm current rules with your municipality before building.

Can I visit the workshop?

Yes — visitors are welcome. Our solar and wind powered off-grid workshop in North Muskegon has working demo coops where you can see the construction up close, ask questions, and even help gather eggs. Call or text ahead to schedule.

How many hens fit in your coops?

Our hen counts are "comfortable counts" based on average-sized breeds — not the maximum cram-them-in number you'll see on coops at farm stores. Larger or smaller breeds adjust those numbers up or down. Small coop systems comfortably fit 3–8 hens; large systems comfortably fit 4–15+ hens. Talk to us about your flock and we'll point you to the right size.

What about ducks, rabbits, or meat birds?

The same coop and run designs work great for ducks, rabbits (as hutches), and meat birds. We've built 650+ coops, runs, duck houses, and rabbit hutches since 2013, and we use our own designs with our own animals — so we know what works.

RESOURCES & LOCAL RULES

Before you pick a coop spot, it helps to know what your city or township allows. Setbacks, hen limits, rooster rules, and permits vary block by block across West Michigan — and the wrong placement can mean moving the whole thing later.

Permits & Ordinances Lookup

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We've pulled chicken-keeping rules from 57 cities and townships within 60 miles of Muskegon, including Grand Rapids, Holland, Grand Haven, Ludington, and most of West Michigan. Each entry quotes the actual ordinance, links to the official source, and shows the date we pulled it.

Search by city or township, filter by status (allowed / conditional / not allowed), and see at a glance:

  • How many hens you can keep
  • Whether roosters are allowed
  • Whether a permit is required (and the fee, if any)
  • Coop setbacks from property lines and neighbors
  • Lot size requirements

Ordinances change. Always confirm the current rules with your municipality before building.

Look up your city or township

Tip from Dan

If your local rules require setbacks from neighboring dwellings (most do), measure those before you commit to a coop size. Our coops fit through any 46″ gate, but the placement still has to clear local minimums. If you're unsure, send me a photo of your yard and I'll help you scope it.

Service Area & Delivery Cost Estimator

We deliver across 50+ Michigan cities within a 100+ mile radius of Muskegon — and farther on a per-customer basis. The estimator on our service area page calculates your delivery cost based on current gas price, round-trip drive time, trailer rental, loading time, and on-site install — full transparency into the math.

See where we deliver & estimate your cost

How pricing works

Coop prices are listed in Products & Pricing. Delivery is a separate cost based on how far you are from the workshop — the calculator gives you an honest estimate before you commit.

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CONTACT GOTLAND CHICKEN COOPS

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Have a question or ready to plan a coop? Reach out directly, or follow along on social for build updates.

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Workshop in North Muskegon, Michigan — off-grid, solar & wind powered. Call or text Dan with questions or to schedule a visit.

Call or text 231-750-2332

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OUR WORK & REVIEWS

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