Chicken Coops and Housing: Best Designs, Plans, DIY Tips | Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com/animals/poultry/chicken-coops-and-housing/ Rural Living for Pleasure and Profit Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:51:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://img.hobbyfarms.com/favicon.ico Chicken Coops and Housing: Best Designs, Plans, DIY Tips | Hobby Farms https://www.hobbyfarms.com/animals/poultry/chicken-coops-and-housing/ 32 32 Chicken Keeping, Coast to Coast: Inspiring Backyard Setups from Across the U.S. https://www.hobbyfarms.com/chicken-keeping-coast-to-coast-inspiring-backyard-setups-from-across-the-u-s/ https://www.hobbyfarms.com/chicken-keeping-coast-to-coast-inspiring-backyard-setups-from-across-the-u-s/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:25:02 +0000 https://admin.hobbyfarms.com/?p=128997 Backyard chicken keeping isn’t just a trend—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you’re raising hens for fresh eggs, sustainability, or just the simple joy of watching chickens peck around your yard, every setup tells a unique story. From sun-drenched desert runs in Arizona to cozy, rain-ready coops in the Pacific Northwest, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes […]

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