Add one nesting box for every four hens. Stoltzfus recommends building chicken coops close enough to the house “that you can see the coop from your windows to make sure that your chickens are ...

In his second instalment of all things chicken keeping, our columnist outlines the dos and don'ts of hen house maintenance.

As a baseline, it’s key that a coop is sturdy so it can keep your hens protected from harsh weather and potential predators. From there, you can deck it out with extra features and even get creative ...

Henning said chicken coops need an opening to allow ventilation, while still keeping the elements out. “It is better to have the birds at 35 degrees and dry, rather than at 55 degrees and wet,” she ...

Jennica Harris's flock lives in the “fluffy butt hut," which has window boxes, curtains, wallpaper, and a chandelier.