More Americans build chicken coops at home to save on eggs heres what experts want you to know

Interest in chicken coops is up among Americans in search of a more affordable way to consume eggs.More people are searching for do-it-yourself chicken coops and purchasing from retailers frequently, according to recent reports and search trends.Research conducted by Australia-based real estate company Eden Emerald Buyers Agent found that searches for “easy DIY chicken coop plans” on Pinterest skyrocketed by 212% in the U.S.within the first three months of 2025.Searches for “backyard chicken coop plans” during this same time on Pinterest surged by 81%, while searches for “chicken coop run” and “chicken coop décor” also increased by 163% and 108%, research showed.Josh Roth, chief buyers’ agent at Eden Emerald, spoke to Fox News Digital about the growing trend.“As the study suggests, we can expect that chicken coops will appear in many Americans’ backyards,” he said.A Tractor Supply Co.

spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital the uptick in chicken coop sales and chicks.“Tractor Supply is the largest retailer of live poultry in the country,” the spokesperson said.“We have consistently sold more than 10 million baby chicks each year, and we expect that number to rise this year.”“Additionally, the number of poultry shoppers in our stores has increased by more than 50% over the past five years.”Kate Murphy, animal preserve caretaker at Hoyt Farm Town Park in Long Island, New York, shared advice for Americans who are interested in raising their own chickens.Having fresh eggs in the backyard avoids the need to pay inflated egg prices.

It also offers nutritious eggs without added steroids, Murphy told Fox News Digital.In addition, it can encourage the whole family to participate in a rewarding, outdoor activity.But the animal care expert of more than 20 years noted there are “a lot of factors” to consider before making the switch.“Owning any animal is a lot of work, but chickens are a huge responsibility,” she said.Mu...