Chickens need a secure, protected location—often in the form of small boxes inside the coop—to lay their eggs. But how do you know how many nesting boxes you need for your flock? The rule of ...

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 ...

Related: 12 Chicken Coop Ideas for Your Backyard Hens The USDA and the CDC have released similar guidelines to help keep backyard poultry households free from harmful pathogens. You may think you ...

I think people are starting to be more aware of just how much garbage we eat,” said Sarah Vermiglio of Southfield, who began ...

SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) — We've all seen egg prices at the store, and that alone could drive someone to build a chicken coop of their ... your hands on them, are backyard chickens worth it?

says Petaluma resident and backyard chicken owner Suzanne Grady. Grady says that yes, having chickens requires daily chores, like feeding, changing water, collecting eggs and cleaning the coop.

As Chicago-area 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 ...

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 ...

As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy ...

She's noticed that people have more interest in raising backyard chickens, which has led to an increased demand. Grinwald says that if you’re raising regular-sized chickens in a coop ...