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 ...

With egg prices skyrocketing, more and more people are thinking about getting their own chickens. In fact, a recent study by Eden Emerald Buyers Agents found that searches for chicken coop plans on ...

You’re a chicken. No, you’re a chicken. Everyone remembers this name-calling contest from childhood, but nowadays that’s becoming a surprising reality for certain members in urban backyards. Chickens ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commodities through a four-decade lens of experience. The high cost of eggs and the arrival of spring is generating ...

April, the broody hen, sits in an antique nest box. She puffs up her beautiful coat of light and dark brown feathers. It’s a warm summer afternoon, and the Brahma feels a natural instinct to incubate ...

Keeping chickens in predator-prone areas demands serious fortifications, but even the most robust coop can become a hassle without automation. That’s where [lcamtuf] steps in with his Chicken Squisher ...

Raising backyard chickens has exploded in popularity in recent years. Many people are building chicken coops to save money on eggs, enjoy fresher food, or simply because chickens are surprisingly fun ...

I’m ready to take the plunge and buy some chickens. But how do I know if it’s legal to put a chicken coop in my back yard? Do I need a permit? Does it matter if it is a moveable or a stationary coop?