Home improvement expert April Wilkerson kicks off her poultry housing project by documenting the foundational steps of a creative coop build.

Provide at least 2-3 square feet of space per chicken inside the coop and an additional 8-10 square feet per chicken in the outdoor run to prevent crowding. Ensure the coop is well-ventilated but ...

Apr. 28—Building a traditional four-sided wooden coop could cost twice as much this year as it did last year at this time. That's why using recycled materials to build a poultry coop might make a lot ...