How we built our new chicken run step-by-step to keep our chickens safe from predators during the day.

What are the top pros and cons of chicken ‘chunnels’? Given that space for keeping chickens is a premium in the suburbs, I recommend

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As backyard poultry farms gain in popularity, find the coop that works for you, whether you live in the country or in tighter, urban spaces.

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Chickens are a very Vashon thing. So many people here have their own flocks--I know of at least four flocks all within a rooster's crow of our house. We've been working on adding some play structures to our coop to keep our girls entertained.

Backyard chickens are a joy for any household. Not only do they provide fresh eggs, but they also add a lively, rustic charm to your garden. If you’re looking to keep your feathered friends happy,

I turned the big 4-0 last month and my husband made me something very special (which my husband tells me ordinary women would not even want)! Let me take you on a visual tour. This is at the back of my suburban homestead. I am standing right next to the coop. To the left of the coop is the run. For a year this was all the space the chickens had and I knew they needed more room. On top of the run is a new addition...it is my lettuce box. It provides shade for the chickens and protects them…