Your biggest cost will be that coveted chicken coop, which can ring in for as little as $250 for a simple, sturdy DIY build ...

When we think of fierce defenders in the animal kingdom, chickens rarely come to mind,but that’s about to change. Despite their inability to fly and their humble appearance, some chickens, especially ...

Customizing your chicken coop helps your chickens enjoy their space, and it’s just plain fun. You can add toys, lights and heating pads, among other things, to keep your chickens comfortable and ...

The general rule of thumb is about four square feet per bird in the coop; so if you have ten regular-sized chickens, you will need a 5-by-8-foot coop. For outside space, 8-10 square feet per bird ...

Town and cities spend several weeks discussing whether or not residents should be allowed to own and keep chickens in their yards. It’s been great fun to listen to the heated discussions. Some ...

Raising backyard chickens can be a mix of hard work, rewarding and a lot of fun, especially when it comes time to give them a name.Whether you have a sassy hen who walks like she owns the coop or ...

But after getting chickens as a gift, she built a coop for them a few months ago. Her urban barnyard then grew to include a rooster, turkey, rabbits and a young goat. It was to the delight of her ...

Michael Graham: So it's a super cute story. She brought chickens into our life well over 15 years ago. And I was absolutely terrified of chickens. I wouldn't touch a chicken.

Alex and Hanna Kocman will be allowed to keep a chicken coop for their son's therapy - with some stipulations.

Shellie Tippet, a Windswept Farms resident, said her homeowner’s association is trying to force her to get rid of her coop ...