Chicken Playground DIY

Did you Say PLAYGROUNDS?

SOMPHOTOGRAPHY/SHUTTERSTOCK Chickens can be more than amusing to

ENVIRONMENTAL enrichment

Bust boredom and boost natural behaviors in your flock by thinking like a zookeeper

Blissful BIRDS

No one likes to sit around the coop all day doing nothing; keep your birds busy with these fun activities

Snack Attack

Provide your flock with healthy treats to keep them happy and occupied

How To ... Build a DIY TREAT DISPENSER

Treat yourself and your flock right with this easy-to-create coop addition

5 funky COOPS

These unconventional henhouses are artistic marvels as well as fully functional homes for fowl

Housing OPTIONS

From traditional coops to mobile chicken tractors, you have choices in how and where to keep your birds

Coop CONSTRUCTION

Consider these basic architectural elements, whether you’re building your own or plan to buy a pre-made structure

COOP BUILD Brain storm

Here are some plans and ideas for your hen house design.

COOP Decor

Make your flock right at home with the perfect interior setup

Over-The-Top COOPS

Send your chickens’ home to new heights with these design and décor ideas

Chicken KEEPER Chores

Keeping a flock means regular upkeep. Here’s how to do it in style

LAST Cackle

LINAS T/SHUTTERSTOCK “I wanted to become me, totally