Backyard chicken coops are popping up everywhere! If the idea of raising chickens has piqued your interest, but the thought of building your own chicken coop seems overwhelming or too expensive, ...

A slightly remodeled plastic doghouse and a wire pen make a perfect home for two to four hens. Keeping chickens should be fun and require little management. You don’t need to spend lots of money and ...

If you’ve checked with your city’s zoning department and learned that it’s permissible to have a few chickens in your yard, this DIY chicken coop plan might be ideal. It’s perfect for housing three to ...

Are you worried about keeping chickens warm during the harsh winter months? Whether you’re working with or without ...

The standard chicken coop is taller than a duck house needs to be because nesting boxes are typically installed off the ground along with a bar for roosting on at night. The first thing to do is to ...

And where there are chicken coops, there are likely to be homeowners who are creative, fun loving and resourceful. Home chicken raising is becoming more popular for various reasons, including the ...

Michele McAlum of Smoky Mountain Chicken Tractor wheels out a chicken coop with a 8-foot run Friday, June 10, 2016, in West Knox County. McAlum and her husband, Keith, make top quality, custom-built ...

After raising chickens through Oklahoma winters for more than 15 years, one thing has become clear: your chickens don’t need heavy insulation or added heat—but they do need protection from drafts.