The best chicken coops aren’t that dissimilar to actual houses: They’re durable, secure structures, designed to keep their inhabitants safe and comfortable. That said, they provide a slightly ...

Eric Stromberg: [00:00:00] A few reasons to keep roosters on the farm. Some people like the actual noise that they crow and they make a lot of people will keep a rooster as kind of that first line of ...

With egg prices skyrocketing, more and more people are thinking about getting their own chickens. In fact, a recent study by Eden Emerald Buyers Agents found that searches for chicken coop plans on ...

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 ...

About a quarter-century ago, American farmer Joel Salatin pioneered a portable chicken coop that allowed chickens to graze on new pastures every day. At the time, most chickens were crammed in ...

A water bottle provides clean water and entertainment. I’ve raised chickens off and on over the past 20 years. Over that time, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve worked hard to figure out a way to make the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Whether you’ve raised chickens for years or are just starting to spread your wings ...

Which came first: The chicken or the egg farmer? Though once upon a time chickens were relegated to the countryside, the urban backyard chicken enthusiast is becoming increasingly common. And though ...

This quintessentially ’50s coop has a chicken-wire design worthy of any Bertoia aficionado’s envy, and curves that mimic the stark, wooden stature of a classic Noguchi centerpiece. The egg-shaped ...

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 ...