(Backyard Chickens 2017 2nd place Coop Contest Winner!) In this article you will find: Our chicken coop began its life as an old, sad, playhouse that we considered demolishing several times.  When we decided to get chickens I began researching chicken coop construction. I fell in love with the idea of having an adorable and functional space for my flock.  Most of the pre-fab coops you can buy online are very small and didn’t look very sturdy or predator proof.  We have 20 acres of woods behind our house predator proof was a must.  And so it began — turning the sad playhouse into a safe place for our hens. As…