Want to raise your own chickens without sacrificing the aesthetics of your back yard? Consider having one built by Knutson Custom Construction — that’s what Duluth residents Kat and Eric Lauer did with great results.

The “Coop Majahl,” as the family jokingly calls it, is a simple but attractive design that adds to the ambiance of their yard. Big enough for their four laying hens and three bantam chickens, the coop has an automatic door that makes it easy for the birds to get in and out.

Because coop construction is fast and relatively easier, it’s an affordable investment that will benefit your family for years.