# Portable Poultry Pens Chicken Coops Made by Chicken Cribs are Easy to Move By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-09-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-cribs References: [captivatist](http://www.captivatist.com/patio/portable-chicken-coop-kits-urban-coop-by-chicken-cribs.html) & [chickencribs](http://www.chickencribs.com) Andreas Stavropoulos is a landscape architect and owner of Chicken Cribs. He designed this [flat-pack plywood chicken coop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo5-450) to be easy to ship, assemble and move. A [plastic roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-pallet-boxes) helps keep hens dry and sturdy wire mesh lets waste out without letting predators in. Chicken Cribs' coops have a roost area for up to three chickens, are stylish, modern, and are available unpainted or in a number of colors. They're great for [urban chickens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-roost-eggs) and because once assembled, the units are easy to move and chickens can be relocated around the yard or garden to help distribute droppings as fertilizer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Coops:** There is an opportunity to design modular chicken coops that can be easily assembled or disassembled in different configurations and sizes. - **Smart Coops:** Creating an innovative, smart chicken coop with sensors and automation to monitor and control temperature, lighting, and feeding could revolutionize the industry. - **Sustainable Poultry:** There is a growing demand for sustainable poultry practices and technologies that can help minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** There is an opportunity for agriculture to improve poultry farming practices, adopt smart technologies, and promote sustainability. - **Design:** Designers can create innovative and stylish chicken coops that meet consumer demand for function and aesthetics. - **E-commerce:** There is an opportunity for e-commerce companies to sell and distribute portable chicken coops to urban consumers interested in keeping backyard chickens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart-Designed Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-chicken-coops.md) - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Traditional Japanese Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niwatorigoya.md) - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [Tech-Driven Poultry Equipment Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Crib Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bababing-bedside-travel-crib.md) - [Cage-Free Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chookery.md) - [Stylish Multi-Functional Pet Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pet-carrier.md)