If you own chickens, you’ve probably noticed that everything likes to eat them. Predators see chickens as an easy meal and it is our job as their keepers to protect them from wild animals and ...

Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer details her backyard chicken journey and how her husband built her dream chicken coop.

All hardware should be heavy-duty and rustproof. Building your own coop out of quality wood materials is the best way to ensure your coop is predator-proof.