Size and Location. When building a chicken house, make sure it’s sized appropriately for the number of chickens you plan to ...

By following the guide, users can create a functional coop in as little as half a day for less than $100, all while enjoying the satisfaction of raising their own chickens.

With egg prices skyrocketing, more and more people are thinking about getting their own chickens. In fact, a recent study by Eden Emerald Buyers Agents found that searches for chicken coop plans ...

The general rule of thumb is about four square feet per bird in the coop; so if you have ten regular-sized chickens, you will need a 5-by-8-foot coop. For outside space, 8-10 square feet per bird ...

Interest in chicken coops is surging, data suggests, as Americans seek backyard farming solutions amid rising egg prices and a desire for sustainable living. Experts share key information to know.

Eggs are collected from Jim Irwin’s chicken coop in his backyard in Albany Park on March 17, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune) A hen drinks in Jim Irwin’s backyard on March 17, 2025.

The Zaremby family of O’Hara rented chickens last summer from Rent The Chicken, of South Buffalo. A standard 2025 rental package runs from April-October or May-November and is priced at $495 ...