Why? Fresh, free-range organic eggs, that's why. And a bug-free lawn. And awesome chicken poop to fertilize my garden. And the opportunity to teach my kids about sustainability and responsibility.
Plus it's just cool to say you have chickens.
I just have to work on the husband. He's about 75% on board.
I want to come up with the ultimate coop. Here are some cool ones that I found online.
