As a baseline, it’s key that a coop is sturdy so it can keep your hens protected from harsh weather and potential predators. From there, you can deck it out with extra features and even get creative ...

That's why you have to try our Real Fried Chicken recipe. All it takes is a little planning and our quick-prep marinade to get this home-cooked meal into the frying pan and onto the table.

A Las Vegas native who lives in Atlanta, Finley brandishes elaborate fingernails and often wears stilettos — not your typical chicken coop attire. “It was always, like, ‘Oh, really?’ ...