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 ...

Allow 8 to 12 inches of roosting space per chicken ... Add one for every four hens. When making a chicken coop, add a covered run for safe outdoor exercise. Birds will be happier —and healthier ...

A chicken coop caught fire Friday night in Yates County, resulting in a total loss of the structure but no harm to the chickens inside. Yates County 911 received a call at approximately 9:20 p.m.

A Las Vegas native who lives in Atlanta, Finley brandishes elaborate fingernails and often wears stilettos — not your typical chicken coop attire. “It was always, like, ‘Oh, really?’ ...