As a baseline, it’s key that a coop is sturdy so it can keep your hens protected from harsh weather and potential predators. From there, you can deck it out with extra features and even get creative ...

Raising backyard chickens may not be everyone's answer to high egg prices, but Chicago-area advocates say it's all it's ...

The IPWA supports advances in poultry welfare education through its Education and Training Committee by combining ...

With egg prices so high and Chicago and many suburbs allowing people to raise hens, some are thinking about backyard chickens.