Chickens aren’t just egg-laying machines—they’re social, sensitive animals with needs that go beyond food and shelter.

The price of eggs keeps going up; if you enjoy a fresh omelette or scramble, you may be considering getting your own chickens. Before you do, you will want to have a good coop, which will help ...

With egg shortages predicted to continue over the next few years, you might be considering backyard chickens. As well as providing us with eggs, chickens make great fertiliser and are friendly pets.