In 2020, the number of American households keeping backyard chickens increased to 13 percent. While two-thirds of those homeowners consider their chickens pets, half keep them for fresh eggs. In ...

I jumped head first into the backyard chicken game in 2018, and bought eight chicks and a coop from a local farm store. Five of them turned out to be roosters, but that’s a whole different story. The ...

Our three Ameraucana hens needed a new, larger coop. I wanted a greenhouse with a sink, so my neighbor, Shawn Thompson, an excellent carpenter and all-around handyman, designed and built my chicken ...

In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards self-sufficiency and sustainability in food production. With rising grocery prices, concerns about the quality of store-bought food, and the ...

When necessary, although they won’t be as happy as they would in a large run, chickens can be kept in a very restricted area and still enjoy good health and a reasonable degree of comfort. That’s the ...

After moving to a house in the country, we decided that we’d like to get some chickens. We needed a coop that would keep predators out, shelter the birds from the elements, and provide a convenient ...

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 ...

School district’s agricultural education department received grant to help pay for 160-square-foot structure The Ignacio School District’s agricultural education department will incorporate a new ...

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Thinking of raising a few chickens to provide eggs, but worried about getting in over your head? PM senior home editor Roy Berendsohn provides general guidelines on chicken care and how to build a ...