Add one nesting box for every four hens. Stoltzfus recommends building chicken coops close enough to the house “that you can see the coop from your windows to make sure that your chickens are ...

In his second instalment of all things chicken keeping, our columnist outlines the dos and don'ts of hen house maintenance.

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 ...