More people are searching for do-it-yourself chicken coops and purchasing from retailers frequently, according to recent ...

Build your coop with a chicken run before you buy your chickens. Make sure your coop is user friendly. Make it large enough to walk around inside, or to access easily.

It does require a power supply, so you'll need to either run an extension cord out to the coop or add on a small battery and solar panel to the system to provide electricity to the timer and motor.

You can raise chickens on a budget. Financially speaking, the biggest investment you’ll make is setting up the coop and chicken run. Depending on the size of your flock and the aesthetics you ...

Chicken Coop Setup. 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 ...

With the price of eggs rising, some people consider building chicken coops in their backyards. It’s an involved process and not one to be approached lightly. Andrew Bolton, an instructor for ...

With the price of eggs rising, some people consider building chicken coops in their backyards. It’s an involved process and not one to be approached lightly. Andrew Bolton, an instructor for poultry ...

The coop was one of eight on the Oak Cliff Coop Snoop Nov. 7. The event, sponsored by urban gardening and feed store Trinity Haymarket, drew more than 100 guests. It benefited Farmers Assisting ...

Egg prices have soared over the past year, according a January report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture — a dozen large averaging $5.97 in California. People are starting to chatter: Are ...