It typically costs from $300 to $2,000 to build a chicken coop, with homeowners paying a national average of $650. When building a chicken coop, homeowners will find that several factors can influence ...

Electric fencing is simple to set up and will help to discourage predators. Permanent chicken houses and fenced runs are wonderful if you have the space and the means to keep them clean, compost the ...

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 ...

Backyard chicken coops are popping up everywhere! If the idea of raising chickens has piqued your interest, but the thought of building your own chicken coop seems overwhelming or too expensive, ...

If you want happy hens, then it's well worth researching the plants that are ideal for growing in a chicken run. In addition to learning how to keep chickens safe from garden predators, knowing the ...

A 10-by-10-foot chain-link dog run is the perfect size to comfortably house six chickens. Make a dog kennel chicken tractor that’s easy to assemble and move, and sturdy enough to keep your flock ...

Many first-time chicken keepers don’t understand just how dangerous it can be inside a coop. Backyard flocks are vulnerable ...

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 ...