What Makes a Backyard Chicken-Friendly?

We've said it before but it bears repeating: Backyard chickens are ruling the West. The latest in poultry trends? Chicken gardens. That's right. Gardens designed around the needs of your feathered friends. The go-to book is Free-Range Chicken Gardens (Timber Press, 2012; $20), by Seattle landscape designer Jessi Bloom. Four things to keep in mind:

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