"I'm a big believer that chicken keeping should be both joyful and beautiful," Whitfield says. "For instance, a wallpapered back wall inside the coop creates a delightful surprise when you open ...

According to Poultry Extension, each bird requires about 3 to 4 square feet inside the coop to stay happy ... clean egg-laying. Chickens love to perch at night, and providing the right materials ...