Raising backyard chickens in 2026: How to build a chicken coop for beginners with no farm experience

Backyard chickens are now America's third most popular pet - here's how to start your own flock from scratch.

Backyard chickens are now America's third most common pet. Here's how to start your own flock

No farm? No problem. Here's exactly how to build a chicken coop and raise healthy hens in a regular backyard.
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Backyard chickens were a money move when eggs hit $6. Here's what the math looks like now in 2026

At $2.19 a dozen, your hens come at an annual loss. So why are 11 million households still raising chickens?