Build the Perfect CHICKEN COOP
Chickens are every bit as fun and easy to care for as dogs or cats, plus they provide a steady supply of fresh eggs. The biggest challenge is keeping the birds safe from predators and, at the same time, allowing them to enjoy a natural diet of grains, greens, and insects.
Most poultry predators roam at night—raccoons, coyotes, owls, and such. But hawks and some dogs have been known to attack free-ranging birds during the day, especially when there are no humans or guard dogs at home to chase them away. You could keep your birds safe inside a fully enclosed conventional coop, but then they wouldn’t be able to
