Recommended for 8-10 chickens, this large coop from Aivituvin is made from solid fir wood and a waterproof asphalt roof which makes it a great choice for your backyard birds.

Answers to the top questions about raising backyard chickens for eggs, including how much they cost, what you need in your chicken coop, and the best breeds.© Michael Marquand/Lonely Planet ...

If you own chickens, you’ve probably noticed that everything likes to eat them. Predators see chickens as an easy meal and it ...

“Just about every predator on the planet eats a chicken,” Prann said. Startup costs can also vary widely, from about $200 to $2,000 for a coop alone, according to the Associated Press.

Backyard chickens can lay 150 to 260 eggs a year, although high-production breeds often bred for commercial egg laying, like Golden Comets, can produce significantly more.

The eggs simply taste better compared to ones that are factory-farmed, according to Paul Fleischer, who runs the business ...

Chickens can harbor dangerous bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli, so “washing your hands thoroughly or using an alcohol-based gel after all contact with poultry or eggs is the best way to ...