If you are anything like me you just might jump in and start building a chicken coop and not do very much researching on what chicken raising is all about.
I fully understand this line of thinking, but when it comes to chickens and raising them you may want to take some time to learn a little bit about them before you jump in feet first if you are a newbie.
Chickens actually are the easiest pet to take care of require very little care and supervision, however, there are some interesting things that will probably make the whole process a little easier for you if you understood.
For instance do you know how long it takes a hen to lay an egg, and how long it takes for a chicken to develop inside of an egg? Do you know what circumstances are needed for a chicken to hatch? Check out my 21 interesting chicken facts to learn a little more about chicken raising and see if building a chicken coop is the right path for you after all.

1. Mature Male is called a Rooster or a Cock
2. Chickens can fly, but only in short distances
3. Hens can live 20 years but the average is 5-10
4. Hens will lay eggs all her life but decrease each year
5. It takes 24-26 hours to lay one egg
6. It will take 21 days for chicken to develop inside the egg
7. A Chicken will start developing inside the egg at 88 degrees F
8. They are social animals and will fight with each other
9. It takes more than 4lb feed to make 1 dozen eggs
10. There are 150 varieties of domestic chickens
11. Most yolks found in one eggs is 9
12. Chickens dream
13. Chickens with red earlobes will lay brown eggs
14. Chickens with white earlobes lay white eggs
15. Hens produce larger eggs as they age
16. Chickens loose feathers when they are stressed
17. Roosters crow all day
18. Chickens require 14-16 hours of daylight a day
19. Eggshells have a natural outer coat to keep bacteria out
20. Chickens enjoy dust baths
21. Chickens can hear their mothers while inside the shell

I hope that helped clear up a few things about chickens and what to expect from them.
If you are definitely interested in building a chicken coop and can not wait to start getting those farm fresh eggs everyday, I recommend doing a little extra research up front before you begin so you know exactly what to expect and you do not get discouraged in the long run.
This can be a very fun, rewarding experience and I am certain you will enjoy it!