She brought chickens into our life well over 15 years ago. And I was absolutely terrified of chickens. I wouldn't touch a ...

make sure it’s sized appropriately for the number of chickens you plan to have. A small chicken coop won’t hold a big flock.

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 ...

With egg prices so high and Chicago and many suburbs allowing people to raise hens, some are thinking about backyard chickens ...

"Chickens can be vulnerable to predators. Lot of predators that we have in our backyards are coyotes, bobcats, raccoons, possums," Leird said. "You want to make sure that your chicken coop and run ...

Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...