Mill Valley Chickens
People always ask us - how big should my coop be for my 4 chickens?
It is not that simple. Think of your bedroom. If you are like most people -- you mainly use the bedroom to sleep and other parts of the house are used for socializing/entertaining, etc. Chickens only use their coop to sleep at night and for laying their eggs during the day. It does not need to be large and grand -- in fact, as long as the chickens have lots of space during the day, they don't mind being snug at night inside their coop.
We feel very strongly that chickens should free range during the day - and should not be confined to runs. However, we understand that sometimes that is not possible - and we encourage people to build the largest size run their yard can reasonably accommodate. We discourage people from buying coops with built in runs - since they tend to be too small, and not healthy for the chickens to be confined daily. However, coops with built-in runs are great if you go away for the occasional weekend and need the chickens to be in a safe spot.
Mill Valley Chickens designs and builds chickens coops using new Redwood; and we have recently become re-sellers of build it-yourself-chicken coops . We are also available to customize build coops and runs..
The coops we build are Redwood, very sturdy, and most important -- predator proof. Elevating the coop makes it difficult for predators to get inside the coop - and rodents from burrowing underneath. Our Runs are built to be rat and rodent proof. We are experts since we have been doing this for a long time.
We are very proud of the craftsmanship of the coops as well as their competitive pricing. We use new redwood in our coops - but occasionally will use recycled redwood. We have found that the aged redwood is dry and frequently cracks, which poses problems for coop owners. Our coops are all built in Marin County by local carpenters.
We challenge you to find another coop with the same level of quality and pricing as ours.
For further information call us at call 415-389-8216
We are available for 1 hour site design visits. Marin County site consultations are $155 ; and $200 site visits to West Marin, San Francisco and East Bay locations; $240 for Peninsula locations.
Coop Delivery available in S.F. Bay Area and outer areas for additional fee.
Sweetie - $545.99 The Sweetie is our smallest coop and is a real people pleaser. It can accommodate up to 4-5 chickens . The coop is very stylish and very sturdy. All latches and hardware are made with galvanized or zinc plated which ensures they will not rust. The exterior is all new redwood and the framing is Douglas Fir; we recommend that you paint or stain the legs for added protection. The redwood is primarily new - but occasionally we will use recycled redwood it if it not too weathered. We have found that the old redwood is too dry and frequently cracks posing long term problems. There is an observatory window and one very over-sized nesting box. We also include a baby chick roosting bar which can be later removed when your chickens are full grown.
The coop is easy to pick up and move and would allow you to move it to different spots in your garden. The coops dimensions are approximately 3'5 x 4.5' with roof overhang; height is approx. 5'0 at ridge. We have designed all our coops to be able to fit through standard garden gates; and nesting boxes are protected from roosting bars. We are confident that you will not find another coop at this quality elsewhere! Built in Marin County. redwood leg upgrade $55
NEW! We are now offering a separate clean out door upgrade, $79.99 + can also install an automatic (solar or battery) door opener - which you supply! Upgraded hardware $45. Pickup or delivery available in Bay Area.
Sweetie coop in San Rafael, CA (the nesting over-sized nesting box is the bump out on the right side of the coop)
Side view of Sweetie coop with cleanout door
San Francisco Sweetie $565 (Assemble Yourself Coop in a Kit)
We hear from many San Francisco residents that they would love to buy the Sweetie - but there is absolutely no way they can get bring the coop to their backyard, since there is no access or the gate is too narrow. So, we are pleased to announce that we now offer the San Francisco Sweetie - we have created panels that you will assemble yourself. It is actually more labor intensive for us to create the Sweetie as a kit than us assembling on site. The kit takes 1.5-3 hours to assemble and requires intermediate knowledge of power tools.
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Assemble Yourself (Chinese kit) - $319.99
We are generally not fans of these inexpensive coops from China - but this one we do recommend. You Can't beat this price. Build it your self! The coop comes in 1 oversized box with all the materials you need to put together. It is very cute and affordable - and comes with a built in run. and 2 nesting boxes. It is also tall - so cleaning is easier than most kits. We prefer chickens be allowed to spend their day meandering in the garden - and the run is ideal for the occasional times you go out of town. This run is too small if you keep your chickens in every day. it is not fair or healthy to the chickens to keep them locked up in this run 24/7.
The coop is all wood(Chinese Fir), stained and has a sturdy roof. The coop holds 4-5 medium sized chickens. Pick up only or delivery within Bay Area.. Box can fit in most vehicles with hatchback and takes anywhere from 1-2 hours to assemble. We recommend that you change out the hardware on the coop to provide better security. This coop will not last as long as our locally built redwood coops - but if maintained properly will last many years. This is a great starter coop!
Dimensions: Length 78". Width 30", Ht 41".
Assemble Yourself (Chinese kit) - $319.99
We are generally not fans of these inexpensive coops from China - but this one we do recommend. You Can't beat this price. Build it your self! The coop comes in 1 oversized box with all the materials you need to put together. It is very cute and affordable - and comes with a built in run. and 2 nesting boxes. It is also tall - so cleaning is easier than most kits. We prefer chickens be allowed to spend their day meandering in the garden - and the run is ideal for the occasional times you go out of town. This run is too small if you keep your chickens in every day. it is not fair or healthy to the chickens to keep them locked up in this run 24/7.
The coop is all wood(Chinese Fir), stained and has a sturdy roof. The coop holds 4-5 medium sized chickens. Pick up only or delivery within Bay Area.. Box can fit in most vehicles with hatchback and takes anywhere from 1-2 hours to assemble. We recommend that you change out the hardware on the coop to provide better security. This coop will not last as long as our locally built redwood coops - but if maintained properly will last many years. This is a great starter coop!
Dimensions: Length 78". Width 30", Ht 41".
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Moxie - $599.00
The 'Moxie' Coop
The Moxie I - $599 Amazing price and extremely pleasing design. It can hold between 6-8 chickens comfortably. There are 2 nesting boxes inside the coop and accessed through a side door on the right hand side. We can also construct a left side access. There are also multi level roosting bars. The coop is elevated to protect against predators and burrowing rodents.
The floor is made of wire screened which makes cleaning the coop very easy. The sides of the coop are clad in new redwood - but we use Douglas Fir for framing. We use zinc coated hardware on all latches which ensures no rust down the road.
This coop also has a baby chick roosting bar which can be removed when your chickens are full grown.
This coop is maintenance free and will last easily 20 years. The coop is approx. 4.11 across x 3.3 deep. Coop height is approx. 71" at center ridge.
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Redwood leg upgrade per coop $65 . Separate clean out door upgrade $79.99. Upgraded hardware $45. Pick up on site or delivery available in Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
The floor is made of wire screened which makes cleaning the coop very easy. The sides of the coop are clad in new redwood - but we use Douglas Fir for framing. We use zinc coated hardware on all latches which ensures no rust down the road.
This coop also has a baby chick roosting bar which can be removed when your chickens are full grown.
This coop is maintenance free and will last easily 20 years. The coop is approx. 4.11 across x 3.3 deep. Coop height is approx. 71" at center ridge.
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Redwood leg upgrade per coop $65 . Separate clean out door upgrade $79.99. Upgraded hardware $45. Pick up on site or delivery available in Greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Nesting boxes are located interior of coop. Access door can be located either left or right side. |
The "Moxie" Coop
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Emmanuelle French Coop $779.99
Chic and Functional $779.99
Chic and functional the Emmanuelle French coop has redwood siding and has the same front facade as our "Moxie Coop" but can hold more chickens since we have attached a rear "bump out" for easy egg collection; 4 chickens can nest and lay their eggs at the same time. Coop width is 4"11 and depth is 5'.
Coop can be upgraded to 4'x4' redwood legs for additional $79.. We can also add an automatic (solar or battery operated ) door. |
Rear view
Can easily accommodate 8-10 chickens. All hardware and roofing is galvanized for outdoor use. We recommend that you build a large run surrounding this coop. 
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JUDY COOP - $799
Our Judy coop has been designed to look like a barn and is made of new redwood which means no on going painting and maintenance! Additionally, the coop's legs are redwood which holds up better next to soil. The advantage of using redwood over Douglas Fir means the wood does not require to be painted and can stand up to wet winters.. This coop is maintenance-free. This is a great price for a redwood coop and it will easily last 25 years. The coop is very stylish and has a peaked roof and a viewing window for both you and your chickens convenience! The door and window are nicely trimmed out. The coop measures 6.0' across x 3.2 deep; can accommodate upwards of 8-9 chickens. The coop floor is made of hardware cloth which allows the droppings to fall to the ground; and makes cleaning very easy. 4x4 Redwood leg upgrade available $89; and we can also add an automatic self closing door (solar or battery operated - please contact for pricing)
(Below) Judy coop stained with an oil based gray stain
(Below) Judy coop stained with an oil based gray stain
 Nesting Box in the Judy Coop
(Dorking in the Judy nesting box)
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Photo by Rebecca Goodman
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MARISSA COOP - can accommodate 25+ chickens. Includes set up and delivery within Bay Area
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MARISSA Coop
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Coop can be stained for additional fee.
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Side view (left photo) Stained front view (right photo) We can also install automatic doors for additional fee.