I jumped head first into the backyard chicken game in 2018, and bought eight chicks and a coop from a local farm store. Five of them turned out to be roosters, but that’s a whole different story. The ...
The answer may surprise you. There are various upfront costs to raising chickens like buying the animals and equipment. Consider size, materials, labor, and maintenance before building a chicken coop.
Before setting up a backyard coop, check local ordinances for any restrictions on raising chickens. Coops need adequate space, ventilation and predator protection to ensure the health and safety of ...