{"id":3047,"date":"2016-05-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-25T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=3047"},"modified":"2022-01-21T15:54:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T20:54:38","slug":"urban-chicken-coops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/urban-chicken-coops\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Chicken Coops"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Raise Chickens, Raise the Bar<\/h2>\n<p>Has your longing for a rural past been cooped up now that you live in the city? Urban chicken coops continue to be more and more popular as cities adapt to this fast-growing trend. Even in our own backyard, laws have been adjusted to accommodate the desire to domestically raise chickens. After more than 1,000 people petitioned for the legalization of these backyard chickens\u00a0in Sarasota, FL, where our corporate headquarters are located, the ban was lifted and fresh eggs can now be enjoyed by all.<\/p>\n<h2>Backyard Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>There are many reasons for\u00a0this feathered friend movement. Backyard chickens allow you to eat locally and enjoy some of the freshest food around. From coop to kitchen, you can\u00a0enjoy your eggs in minutes as opposed to the extended period of time that commercial eggs sit in a warehouse. And because this sustainable hobby does not require much space, a variety of households can enjoy its benefits.<\/p>\n<p>One of our favorite features of urban chicken coops is the ability to involve children in the fun. Not only can\u00a0your children or grandchildren have an interesting pet, they can\u00a0also learn\u00a0about where their food comes from and learn responsibility. Children will become accustomed to being thankful for what animals provide for them.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being unique, entertaining pets with their hilarious personalities, chickens also help to keep your garden fertilized. What\u2019s more, chickens provide a natural pest control by eating \u00a0insects. As you can see, these pets offer many benefits for your family and for your home.<\/p>\n<h2>Various Sizes, All Big Impact<\/h2>\n<p>Our Amish Wood Corn Row Urban Chicken Coop is portable and perfect for starting a new family tradition. Your new pets have plenty of space without compromising too much of the backyard. Assembly is a cinch and a fun activity for the whole family, allowing you to be on your way to eating locally in no time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_15040-Amish-Wood-Corn-Row-Urban-Chicken-Coop-930.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Wood Corn Row Urban Chicken Coop\" width=\"350\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_15040-Amish-Wood-Corn-Row-Urban-Chicken-Coop-930.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_15040-Amish-Wood-Corn-Row-Urban-Chicken-Coop-930-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Urban-Design-Chicken-Coop-House-Kit\/p\/43553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Urban Design Medium Chicken Coop<\/a> offers all of the bells and whistles and can house up to 14 chickens! Its design is clean and attractive, making for a beautiful addition to any outdoor space. Chickens sleep, lay eggs, and seek shelter in this castle of a coop. This also ships ready for you to assemble and paint to your liking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Urban-Design-Chicken-Coop-House-Kit\/p\/43553\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3178\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_43553-Urban-Design-Chicken-Coop-Medium-20.jpg\" alt=\"Urban Design Chicken Coop\" width=\"350\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_43553-Urban-Design-Chicken-Coop-Medium-20.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_43553-Urban-Design-Chicken-Coop-Medium-20-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With plenty of room for up to 30 chickens, our Amish Wood Round Roof Chicken Coop is made with superior care that allows you to house your livestock in comfort. Its beautiful construction is sure to take you and your family back in time, while still maintaining all of the benefits of modern design. The assembly can be a weekend DIY project that teaches light construction skills in addition to long-term hobby farming.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3179 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_15041-Amish-Wood-Round-Roof-Chicken-Coop-880.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Wood Round Roof Chicken Coop\" width=\"350\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_15041-Amish-Wood-Round-Roof-Chicken-Coop-880.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/chicken_pid_15041-Amish-Wood-Round-Roof-Chicken-Coop-880-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Nostalgia with a Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>By owning a coop of your own, you can\u00a0introduce a love for the rural into your current city dwelling just as folks right here in Sarasota are doing. Relive your childhood while passing important values on to the next generation.<\/p>\n<p>Find the perfect fit for your backyard by taking a look at our full range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Chicken-Coops\/cat\/543\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish-made chicken coops<\/a>.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n        What Language do the Amish Speak?  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/pennsylvania-dutch-the-amish-language\/?related_post_from=613\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"What language do the Amish speak?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch.jpg 2240w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Amish-Language-Pennsylvania-Dutch-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    This post was originally published on July 25th, 2013. 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