Does your chicken coop lack entertainment value for your flock? Or does it need some improvements to make it more attractive and fun? Here you can find some great ideas to upgrade your chicken coop and enhance your chicken’s comfort level.

1. Install a Roost

Chickens prefer to sleep up high off the ground, and away from potential predators. (via Backyard Chickens)

2. Add a Dust Bath

A dust bath is an important part of chicken hygiene. Bathing helps chickens get rid of Mites and other parasites that can afflict chickens. Wood ash mixed with sand is one way to create dust for them. (via Untrained Housewife)

3. The Poop Hammock

Make a poop hammock to keep a clean chicken coop floor. (Get the instructions at Community Chickens)

4. PVC Chicken Feeder

This PVC chicken feeder is very simple to build and will make feeding your chickens much easier. (Get the instructions at Instructables)

5. Chicken Swing

The chicken swing is the ultimate chicken toy. Reduce boredom and provide hours of entertainment for your pets. (Get the instructions at Attainable Sustainable)

6. Chicken Run

No coop is complete without a custom chicken run. (Get the instructions at Loomis Living)

7. Make a Chicken Nipple Waterer Using a Plastic Bucket

Simple efficient system that waters multiple birds and keeps the water clean. (Get the instructions at Peak Prosperity)

8. Chicken Nesting Box

Build your own nesting box for your chicken coop to give your chickens a safe and secure place to lay their eggs. (Get the instructions at RemoveandReplace)

9. Put a Mirror in the Coop

Chickens love to look at themselves! (via Out of Eden)

10. Cucumber Tetherball As A Boredom Buster

Hang a cucumber or squash in the coop to feed and entertain your chickens. (More details at The Chicken Chick)