More and more people in Greenville, PA and the surrounding area are keeping backyard flocks, and a good chicken coop makes the difference between a flock that thrives and one that doesn't. Mast Mini-Barns stocks chicken coops with the same structural quality and attention to detail that goes into every building we sell. These are not flimsy prefab kits. They are properly framed, properly ventilated, and built to handle western Pennsylvania winters without deteriorating.
Chicken Coop Construction
Chicken Coop Construction Services
What Makes a Good Chicken Coop
A chicken coop needs to do several things well. It needs to keep predators out. It needs to keep moisture and drafts under control without becoming stagnant. It needs to be easy to clean - because a coop that’s difficult to access won’t get cleaned as often as it should. And it needs to hold up year after year without the floor rotting out or the walls warping.
Predator resistance starts with solid framing and secure doors. Our coops are built with the same treated framing and quality hardware that go into our full-size structures. We’re not cutting corners on the latch or the hinge.
Ventilation is critical. A coop that’s too tight holds moisture and ammonia, which damages the respiratory health of your flock. We build with proper ventilation in mind - ridge vents and gable vents are available to keep air moving without creating cold drafts at roost level.
Cleanability comes down to floor construction and door access. Our epoxy coated flooring handles the abuse that chicken coops dish out. We size and position doors so you can actually get inside to clean without contorting yourself.
Durability in western Pennsylvania means LP SmartSide siding that resists moisture and decay, treated framing, and a properly pitched roof that sheds rain and snow cleanly.
Sizing Your Coop
A general rule of thumb is 2 to 4 square feet of interior coop space per bird, plus 8 to 10 square feet of outdoor run space per bird if you’re building an enclosed run alongside the coop. We’ll talk through your flock size and your property setup to recommend a footprint that works.
Build with future growth in mind. If you’re starting with six hens and think you might want twelve in a few years, it’s worth sizing up now rather than replacing the structure later.
If you’re running a small farm or homestead and need a poultry structure, call us to talk through your coop project. We’re glad to help. We serve property owners across Greenville, Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Meadville, and communities throughout Mercer County and the surrounding region including eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania.