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These three coops have been popular on our site and Pinterest page. Learn more about the stories behind the coops!
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Here are some great ideas for getting your hens to lay eggs in their nest boxes, where you can easily collect the eggs.
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A hen house has to be furnished with nesting boxes. They're essential for a proper egg-laying environment. You can buy nest boxes or make your own.
Radio interview source: David Frame, Extension Poultry Specialist, Utah State University
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Making wooden nesting boxes for hens to lay eggs...
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Raising chickens requires a coop and creativity. Here are a few of your favorite chick inns.
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Summer can be a dangerous time for chickens, and it's up to you to keep them cool.
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Meet the chickens who inspired the Coop de Ville and the sisters who designed and built the hen paradise.
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Whether your baby chicks arrive in the mail or are hatched in an incubator, here are some important first steps to ensure their safety and well-being.
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Kevin Davis built a spectacular "Chicken Mansion" on his Kentucky acreage, complete with a wire roost, outside entry nest boxes, predator-proof runs, and automatic feeders. Take a look at...
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Keala Timko and her sister Coleen designed and constructed a beautiful "Coop de Ville" with features including a scenic country mural and a porch to enjoy the barnyard. Check out these...
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Some are fancy and some are recycled, but all of these chicken coops built by our readers are home to some pretty lucky chickens!