Crafted with Care: Handmade, Fully Assembled Chicken Coops by a Veteran Farmer
Nestled in the coastal boundaries of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a seasoned farmer turned craftsman, Alan Bright, has embraced a delightful post-retirement hobby – the meticulous creation of fully assembled chicken coops.
This article unveils the story behind Alan's journey into coop crafting, the handcrafted features that define his creations, and why they stand as a beacon of quality amidst the flood of mass-produced alternatives.
Alan farmed dairy, pigs, sheep and poultry for over 70 years. Retirement did not signal an end to a lifetime in farming. Instead, it sparked a new chapter where Alan’s wealth of agricultural knowledge found expression in a different medium – chicken coops. With a heart full of passion borne from years tending the land, he now creates shelters that uniquely combine function, durability, character and charm.
Alan has been making coops by hand from his garage workshop for over 15 years.
Alan's coops combine practicality with a unique heavy-duty design:
One size rarely fits all...
Alan offers three coop options: small, medium, and large. At 87, a 15-bird coop is the largest Alan can take on.
| Coop type | No. of birds | Coop Internal Sizes | External Sizes (incl. Roof + Nestbox) | No. of perches | Perch length (total) | Price | Optional Stand Height | Price With Stand | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | Depth | Height | Width | Depth | Height | |||||||
| Small | 4-5 | 3' | 2'3" | 3' | 4' | 3' | 3'4" | Two | 5'10" | £200 | 16" | £220 |
| Medium | 5-9 | 3'6" | 2'10" | 3'6" | 4'6" | 3'4" | 3'5" | Two | 7'6" | £250 | n/a | n/a |
| Large | 8-14 | 4'6" | 3'0" | 3'10" | 5'6" | 3'8" | 4'2" | Two | 9'0" | £300 | n/a | n/a |
Each size maintains the same meticulous craftsmanship, quality, durability, and attention to detail that defines Alan's handcrafted creations.
In a market saturated with cheap imports, Alan's handcrafted coops offer unique quality and craftsmanship, fusing experience, dedication, and a deep understanding of the needs of both chickens and their caretakers. Robust, long-lasting coops, challenging the disposable nature of mass-produced counterparts.
In a world of mass-produced goods, Alan's handmade coops are testament to the enduring legacy of rural wisdom and craftsmanship. A unique commitment to quality and durability.
At 87, Alan continues to pour his passion into every coop. Rooted in a lifetime of farming experience, these coops embody one man’s dedication to animal husbandry and country crafts. Creating shelters for chickens and cultivating a timeless legacy of tradition, and quality.
To see if Alan can help you, send an email to info@alanscoops.co.uk.
Alan's coops are available for delivery along the M5 corridor with satisfied customers as far as Birmingham:
