About The Hen House Collection
The Hen House Collection focuses exclusively on designing and producing high-quality chicken coops. The Hen House Collection includes small backyard chicken coops, larger walk-in chicken coops, chicken tractors, and movable chicken coops. These coops can hold from up to two chickens to one hundred chickens, so we have a size for all chicken owners! Check out the other Bird-In-Hand Pet Structures brands to find all our custom-built pet solutions!
Meet Our Experts
Hanna Ingold, Chicken Regulations Expert
Hanna Ingold is an expert with The Hen House Collection, specializing in chicken coop regulations and poultry care. She helps homeowners navigate local state zoning and building law requirements while ensuring their chicken coops are safe, legal, and well-designed. In addition to her expertise, Hanna is highly knowledgeable in chicken care, including flock health, nutrition, and coop design, making her a trusted resource for healthy chicken keeping.
Elam Miller, Owner and Founder
Elam Miller, an Amish craftsman, blends traditional woodworking with modern business strategies to bring high-quality chicken coops to customers nationwide. Starting in his two-car garage, he grew Bird-in-Hand Pet Structures into a thriving business, employing skilled Amish builders and acquiring strategic partners across the U.S. While his community shuns direct internet use, Elam smartly leverages outside marketing firms to expand his online presence, making it easy for hobby farmers to find and customize their ideal coop.
As Featured In
In The News
Pet Wire
Pet news organization Pet Wire ran a story about BIH Pet Structures’ rapid growth in the last several years.
Central Penn Business Journal
CPBJ also ran a story in 2024 highlighting Bird-In-Hand Pet Structures and their rapidly growing market.
Shed Business Journal
The Shed Business Journal ran a story about BIH Pet Structures when they launched their website.
How to Create a Safe Coop From a Backyard Shed
When it comes to creating a comfortable home for your chickens, the first thing that pops up in your head may not be repurposing your backyard shed, but this overlooked structure could be your hens’ perfect home.
Chicken Whisperer: Beyond The Heat Lamp
Smarter Ways to Protect Chickens in Cold Weather…
Gardeners Say These Pest Control Methods Can Attract More Bugs—Not Fewer
There’s nothing worse than spending months planning out then planting your garden only to find that you’re up against pesky pests whose top priority is destroying all your hard work…
Best plants for a chicken run – 7 fragrant and floral plants for happy hens and beautiful coops
Your chicken run can be every bit as beautiful as your own garden, so long as you do your research first…
Is Raising Chickens Actually Cheaper Than Buying Eggs? Chicken Keepers Weigh In
The answer may surprise you…
Other Profiles
Awards
INC Regionals 2024
Bird-In-Hand Pet Structures was featured in Inc Magazine’s 2024 Regional List of Fastest Growing Companies.
Financial Times 2025
Coming in at #338, BIH Pet Structures was on 2024 Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies Americas list.
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