Add one nesting box for every four hens. Stoltzfus recommends building chicken coops close enough ... be at least 1 foot off the ground, flat, wood, and 2 to 4 inches wide. Metal or plastic ...

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 ...

This is the time of the year to get some nesting boxes prepared for our feathered friends. Bluebirds, wood ducks, kestrels, ...