Mike Carter

Mike Carter

Coop Builder

Chicken Coop Design & Construction

Mike Carter has built custom chicken coops for hundreds of clients across a range of climates, property sizes, and flock configurations. He has strong opinions about ventilation, predator proofing, and the design features that make a coop easy to clean and maintain. At Chicken Keeper Guide, he covers coop construction, design principles, and modifications for different climates.

Articles by Mike Carter

Wyandotte Chickens: Breed Guide for Backyard Farmers

7 min read

New USDA Transparency Rules Now Live: What Backyard Flock Owners Need to Know

6 min read

Cheapest Chicken Feed Options: $14-$50 Per Bag

7 min read

Why Is My Chicken Sneezing? 6 Causes and What to Do

9 min read

New Chicken Laws Are Changing What Your Backyard Flock Can Look Like

6 min read

Why Barred Rocks Are Perfect Backyard Layers

8 min read

Straw Or Pine Shavings: Which Bedding Keeps Chickens Healthier

7 min read

Why Pekin Ducks Are at the Center of This Summer's Salmonella Outbreak

6 min read

Why ISA Brown Chickens Outperform Other Backyard Breeds

6 min read

Egg Prices Crashed 39%: Is Your Backyard Flock Still Worth It?

6 min read

Winter Egg Production: The Light Strategy That Works

6 min read

Turn Your Chicken Manure Into Garden Gold

6 min read