A Chicken Coop Inspired by the Pages of Southern Living
Photos by Danny Pendley and Robbie Caponetto
Did you happen to read our August story on Dixie Chickens? It was all about how Southerners are raising their own fowl, and we loved hearing the reactions from our readers. One of my favorite responses showed up in my inbox last week. A reader in Georgia was so inspired by the story, she had a French country-themed coop built in her backyard.
Photos courtesy Danny Pendley
The project took about 7 weeks to complete and her contractor says, “without a doubt, it was the talk of the town while it was being built.”
The building materials include rough sawn lumber from the North Georgia Mountains that was distressed to give it an older look, tin that was aged 25 years in about a week, and re-purposed items that have been collecting dust to give it familiarity, instant history and curious quirkiness.
My favorite detail has got to be the chandelier that hangs inside. The homeowner plans to fill the coop with a variety of chickens to show off, enjoy, and share eggs with friends.
She and her contractor set out to build something that was charming, entertaining, and productive with a sense of having always been there. Well, I think the entire Southern Living staff agrees this coop was a total success.
Have you ever been so inspired by one of our pages that you brought the story to life? We’d love to see YOUR photos. Email them to me at lindsay@southernliving.com
This isn’t just happening in the south. We’ve been raising chickens at our Vancouver, WA home for four years now.
The owner turns ordinary into whimsical with her special touch. We never know what idea she will put into action next! LOVE the chicken house!!!!!!!!:)
Love it!!!
Incredyible use of repurposed objects the owner had stored away and only a person with the artistic gifts of this owner would have dreamed of adding to a chicken house. These objects include a discarded chandelier,stained glass windows no longer in use’ even and old toilet tank used for a heated watering device. When all these unique pieces came together with owners gift of style and builders incredible talent the results is awesome.
Chicken watching is the best de-stresser I’ve come across. For lots of information on everything chicken you can think of, try going to the web site ‘Backyard Chickens’. You’ll get addicted to reading everyone’s chicken knowledge.
where are the chickens?
I just happen to know that the chickens arrived about noon on October 20th. It was interesting to watch this take shape. It even has a name, with the sign on the front. My favorite is the wooden wine boxes used for nesting boxes.
We got our new coop a few weeks ago but have had chickens since April….we love them and my grandson calls watching them “chicken TV” We have 6 and are planning on getting one more. Each one was selected for its breed, hardiness, and egg laying. ….there is nothing like cooking some great bacon and organic free range eggs on a lazy Sunday in my outdoor kitchen!
i really love the taste of chicken, i always use it on my own chicken salad recipe.’
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