Our three Ameraucana hens needed a new, larger coop. I wanted a greenhouse with a sink, so my neighbor, Shawn Thompson, an excellent carpenter and all-around handyman, designed and built my chicken ...

There are more than 85 million backyard chickens in the United States. Here's what you need to know before starting your own flock.

No farm? No problem. Here's exactly how to build a chicken coop and raise healthy hens in a regular backyard.