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Caring for the chickens is one of the highlights of my days. I moved to a small farm in the Northeastern US after taking an early retirement from my corporate job. We had a flock of about 40 chickens. Nothing brightens my mood faster than our flock of happy chickens running to greet me in the morning looking for treats!

How To Heat A Chicken Coop Without Electricity

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
man holding chicken in outside in winter

Raising chickens and warming up their coop isn’t as challenging as you think, even without electricity during the cold winter. …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags coop design, coop insultation, keeping chickens warm, winter

How to Keep Wild Birds Out of the Chicken Coop

Updated July 12, 2022 by Robert
Keeping Birds out of the chicken Coop

Are wild birds invading your chicken coop? Chasing away the wild birds and preventing them from entering your chickens’ coop …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags birds of prey, chicken feeder, protect chickens, sparrows, wild birds

The Best Chicken Breeds for a Small Backyard Coop

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
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Are you looking for a few new chicken breeds to add to your small farm or backyard chicken coop? If …

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Categories Raising Chickens Tags chicken breeds, eggs, fancy, hens, meat, raising chickens

How to Set Up a Chicken Brooder for Mail-Order Hatchery Chicks

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
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Congratulations! You’ve placed an order for hatchery chicks, and you can’t wait until your box of peeping fluffballs arrives at …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags baby chicks, brooder, brooder box, heat lamp

The Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens – Will You Save Money?

Updated June 20, 2022 by Robert
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People often wonder if purchasing chickens to raise in the backyard is worth the time and money they will invest. …

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Categories Raising Chickens Tags backyard chickens, coop costs, cost, eggs, raising chickens, raising chikens

How to Prepare Chickens for Cold Weather

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
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Did you know that chickens can handle cold weather better than extreme heat? Regardless, they do appreciate some help from …

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Categories Raising Chickens Tags backyard chickens, chicken keeping tips, cold weather chickens, winter

Baby Chicks By Mail? You Bet! – Fun Chicken Videos

Updated March 20, 2021 by Robert
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Ever wondered what it would be like to have your chicks delivered by mail? Watch as these 2-day old chicks …

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Categories Fun Videos Tags baby chicks, fun chicken video

Common Materials Used to Build a Chicken Coop

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
coop made from wood with slanted roof

The type of material you use for your chicken coop will make a big difference in the overall design. And …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags building chicken coop, chicken coop design, setting up a chicken coop, wood for chicken coops

7 Cool Chicken Coops to Inspire Your Own Custom Design

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
gypsy daydream chicken house

Do you need a little inspiration to build your own custom chicken coop? Check out seven of the coolest custom …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags #cool chicken coops, cool chicken coop, custom chicken coops

Chicken Coop Design Considerations: Rules for a Happy Hen House

Updated January 19, 2022 by Robert
Five Baby Chickens Peeking out of their Chicken House

Do you want to create the perfect home for your chickens? It is exciting to prepare for new chickens or …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags automatic chicken coop door, chicken coop design, chicken nesting boxes, setting up a chicken coop
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