As a baseline, it’s key that a coop is sturdy so it can keep your hens protected from harsh weather and potential predators. From there, you can deck it out with extra features and even get creative ...

Chickens can make good (if somewhat messy) pets, provide natural fertilizer for gardens, and offer educational opportunities ...

A Press Democrat reporter and backyard chicken raiser takes a closer look at what ... daily chores, like feeding, changing water, collecting eggs and cleaning the coop. “But if you incorporate ...

As shoppers hesitate to reach into grocery coolers when they see the price of eggs, Jim Irwin enjoys going out to his backyard chicken coop on Chicago’s Northwest Side, and Annie Lawson gathers ...

like setting up a chicken coop along with chicken breeds and their nutrition. “There are some breeds that are really good at laying eggs and some that are not,” Sims said. There is also ...