Establishing a homestead, and need a place to house your hens? Get inspiration from these chicken coop designs—and build one for your own backyard.

DIYer and woodworker April Wilkerson walks you through a straightforward, hassle-free approach to constructing a functional ...

No farm? No problem. Here's exactly how to build a chicken coop and raise healthy hens in a regular backyard.

More than 13 million homeowners raise backyard chickens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and that number is expected to grow over the next several years. You can rear chickens in ...

Provide at least 2-3 square feet of space per chicken inside the coop and an additional 8-10 square feet per chicken in the outdoor run to prevent crowding. Ensure the coop is well-ventilated but ...