Martha Stewart was far from the first to keep chickens, but she certainly made it look chic. From fresh, on-demand food to the fulfillment of the homesteader fantasy, it's easy to see why raising chickens has remained a popular activity. Now, it's become a major trend.
Of a recent Instagram photo taken in 1974, Martha explains: 'One of the very first things I did when we moved to our first home, Turkey Hill, was to build a chicken coop and populate it with a delightful assortment of laying hens.' Looking at the image, it makes you want to get outside and care for your own coop. Lisa Steele, a 5th generation chicken-keeper, explains why.
