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How To Feed Chickens on Table Scraps – Best Practices From the Farm

June 20, 2022 by Robert
woman feeding chicken table scraps

Feeding your chickens table scraps can save money, reduce waste (and trash bills), and provide good nutrition. A New Old …

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Categories Raising Chickens Tags feeding chickens

How to Train a Chicken To Use A Roost – Step by Step

January 19, 2022 by Robert
Three silkies on a wooden board

Roosting is an instinctive behavior, but some chickens may need to be trained to use a roost, depending on their …

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Chicken Roost Ideas and Designs – 18 Different Options for Any Size Coop

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
Three chickens perched on a roosting bar made of round wooden dowel blue background

Looking for a few good ideas to install a roosting bar in your chicken coop? Chicken roosts are an important …

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Let’s Talk Chicken Roosts – The Best Size, Shape Height, And More

Updated July 12, 2022 by Robert
chicken roosts at the top of the hen house

Chicken roosts or roosting bars are a great way to provide your chickens with both much-needed sleeping space and a …

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Plastic Chicken Coops: Practical or Problematic?

Updated July 12, 2022 by Robert
Collage of chicken and two coops made from Plastic materials

Thinking about buying a plastic chicken coop? Some folks love the convenience of an easy-to-assemble, chicken coop. And plastic is …

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Categories DIY Plans Tags chicken coop, chicken coop design

A-Frame Chicken Coops – 10 Brilliant Plans for Any Experience Level

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
Collage of several A-Frame Style chicken Coops

Building an A-frame coop is fast and easy, even if you are not the most experienced DIYer. A-Frame chicken coops …

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10 Pallet Chicken Coop Ideas & Plans – Inspiration For Your Next Build

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
Collage of 4 designs for pallet built chicken coops

Building a chicken coop out of pallets is an easy, affordable option even for a novice DIYer. Plus, since you …

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What to Put Inside a Chicken Coop – 6 Must-Have Items

Updated July 12, 2022 by Robert
outfitting the chicken coop interior collage - watering nesting box

After you build your chicken coop, it’s time to get the inside ready for your hens. Chickens deserve to be …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags setting up a chicken coop

Walk-in Chicken Coops: 3 Top-rated Coop Kits and Plans For Easy Access

Updated July 12, 2022 by Robert
chickens foraging in front of a large walk-in chicken coop

Walk-in chicken coops offer large, open spaces for your chickens and make it easy to clean and maintain the coop. …

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5 Chicken Coop Plans for 6 to 8 Chickens

Updated December 19, 2021 by Robert
The garden coop - a walk in style wooden chicken coop screened in walls

Building a chicken coop is a rewarding project, and if you’re an inexperienced builder, there are plenty of helpful plans …

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Categories DIY Plans Tags chicken coop plans, small chicken coop
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How To Feed Chickens on Table Scraps – Best Practices From the Farm

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How to Train a Chicken To Use A Roost – Step by Step

Chicken Roost Ideas and Designs – 18 Different Options for Any Size Coop

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