Hens are very good at detecting a lack of affection towards them.  We presume, therefore, that you will wish to assemble the best possible chicken coop to keep them happy.  To do that you have to have a plan.

Your breed of hens will guide the design of coop, such as how much heating or cooling will be needed, the space required, and whether they are being kept for eggs or meat.  The size of the hen house will be based on the quantity of birds – 8 to 10 square feet per hen is a… Continue reading →