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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!

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

Updated December 29, 2022 by Robert
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Looking for a few good ideas to install a roosting bar in your chicken coop? Chicken roosts are an important …

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Categories Coop Building Tips Tags chicken roost

Plastic Chicken Coops: Practical or Problematic?

Updated December 28, 2022 by Robert
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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 December 28, 2022 by Robert
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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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How To Heat A Chicken Coop Without Electricity

Updated October 17, 2022 by Robert
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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
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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 December 29, 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 December 30, 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
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