im intrigued by the idea of backyard chickens, but i dont use eggs or meat in my kitchen. plus my wanna-be-bird-hunting dog would torment them! more than the fantasy of having chickens though, i think im actually more obsessed with which fantasy coop design would be the best fit in my garden. elisabeth bentz recently moved herself and her menagerie, including the chickens and their coop, from portland to ashland, oregon.i love the simplicity of the coop design above, and the mini green eco-roof!