www.DiyChickenCoops.com is just a great overall resource for people interested in raising chickens. The have a great article on the reasons to raise chickens titled: Why raise chickens? We think it is a great read for anyone considering raising chickens as pets, for meat or for organic eggs. You will get information about the economics, pros, cons, food, supplies, buying live chickens and even tips on how to build a chicken coop. Building a chicken coop is significant investment in time and effort. You will save money by building your own chicken coop and, of course, you will get exactly what you want. As you can tell from this website, there are many plans on the market. Some are step by step guides for both the experienced and inexperienced builder. Some chicken coop plans are a set of blueprints for the more experience builder. DIY Chicken Coops reviews some of the plans on the market as well. They also give advice on what to look for in a coop. DIY Chicken Coops will make you a better chicken coop shopper! 

Lastly, it is important to understand that Chicken coops are the home for your chickens. DIY Chicken Coops points out the importance of security, ease of collection and weather protection for the nesting area. It's important to recognize that chickens need a separate nesting area if they are going to be efficient in their egg production.

A quick overview of the benefits of DIY Chicken Coops: