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

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 ...

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 ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This week marks the end of an era in our backyard — and in our food lives. After nearly two decades of ...

Laying chicken chicks will cost about $15-$25 each depending on who is selling them. It will take a while before you start getting eggs. “Laying breeds, 16 weeks before you start get eggs, other ...

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 ...

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