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We use 4 x Predator Guard lights around our coop and haven't seen predators for over 12 months - before that we had fox, raccoon and coyote pestering our hens. I swear by these! see: http://predatorguard.net/installation

This photo has gone viral! very popular right now on facebook and twitter.

A Hilarious discovery in Florida of a church that looks like a chicken. see: http://weirdnewsfiles.com/weird-photos/weird-design/florida-church-looks-like-a-chicken/ What breed do you think it is?

I read a post today about the Top 10 Most Popular Breeds of Backyard Chickens. I agree with most of the picks but I'd probably add: Red Star Delaware Campine see: http://handcraftedcoops.com/top-10-popular-chicken-breeds Would breeds would you add or subtract from this list?

Here's a really useful article that inspires people to get organized: http://handcraftedcoops.com/are-chickens-illegal-in-your-town-change-the-law

Hi Paula, Take a look at this article: http://handcraftedcoops.com/are-chickens-illegal-in-your-town-change-the-law

There are many great examples of people coming together and changing local laws around keeping chickens. Here's an inspiring article at Handcrafted Coops: http://handcraftedcoops.com/are-chickens-illegal-in-your-town-change-the-law

I'm looking at purchasing a predator protection light by Solar Nite Eyes and want to know if anyone has experience with these. Do they work? Any ideas would be helpful. see: http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Nite-Eyes-Predator-Protection/dp/B00570LTSK Thanks for your help.

Quote: http://HandcraftedCoops.com is the better choice, the Eglu is all plastic and can get very 'ripe'

A friend just added a big wheel to her already portable coop from http://HandcraftedCoops.com This is one handy chicken coop... hell, I could drive that thing to work now!

Modeled on the classic chicken ark that has served British hen-keepers for decades, our large portable coop provides a comfortable and healthy home for up to 5 medium laying hens or 7 Bantams. All handcrafted chicken coops are made using plantation-grown, renewable Douglas Fir timber. Douglas...

I came across this great list of current laws and ordinances for keeping chickens in cities throughout the USA - (they also have some really nice coops for sale) - see: http://handcraftedcoops.com/urban-chickens-laws-and-ordinances Does anyone know of any other current lists like this?

We have an A-frame with 20 inches of headroom above the perch. The perch is mounted just 2 inches off the floor and is centered in the roosting area - see photo. Our hens seem to do well with this design and space. Our coop is from Handcrafted Coops - http://HandcraftedCoops.com

What kind of portable chicken coops and tractors are people using in their backyards? We have one by Handcrafted Coops that is working out really well. http://HandcraftedCoops.com Please post a picture of your portable coop or tractor. Thanks, Diane

Looks way too extravagant for the needs of our hens! - we went with a more humble, but very cool design from Handcrafted Coops - we also found it through craigslist. see http://HandcraftedCoops.com