And, what's more, the best plants to grow in a chicken run won't just be good to look at; they'll offer shade and shelter, as well as a boost of nutrition for your beloved birds.

More people are searching for do-it-yourself chicken coops and purchasing from retailers frequently, according to recent reports and search trends.

We've searched high and low and compiled a collection of eight awesome urban chicken coops. Enjoy! 1. of 8. Mitchell Snyder's coop . Mitchell Snyder Architecture.

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com A Brighton Township resident continues to push for backyard chicken coops, arguing it would ...