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After 10 years of keeping chickens, I have developed a strong understanding of what a coop needs to support productive and healthy birds. The ideal coop protects chickens from predators, is easy to ...

Backyard chicken coops don’t have to look rustic or temporary. This project shows how to build a clean, modern coop that balances durability, function, and design. Every detail focuses on creating a ...

Home sweet home. You’ve purchased your backyard chickens. Now, they need a home of their own or a coop they can call their home. Coops provide shelter from the weather and its extreme elements and ...

The owners of The Farmer’s Grind in South Salem explain everything you need to know about keeping chickens in your backyard. Michelle Smith, a physician associate, and husband Erich, a New York City ...

PARTRIDGE — Keeping chickens safe, healthy and happy can often be daunting. Sometimes the coyotes or raccoons snatch them. Or maybe they nibble on too many garden vegetables. To circumvent predators ...