Raising chickens and warming up their coop isn’t as challenging as you think, even without electricity during the cold winter. However, before we get to all the ways to keep your chickens warm during winter, we should first review how chickens stay warm on their own. How Chickens Keep Themselves Warm Our chickens are important […]
Are wild birds invading your chicken coop? Chasing away the wild birds and preventing them from entering your chickens’ coop can be an exhausting task. So what can you do? This article will help keep your chickens safe from birds of prey and stop smaller birds from stealing their feed. Why Is It Important to […]
Congratulations! You’ve placed an order for hatchery chicks, and you can’t wait until your box of peeping fluffballs arrive at the post office. Shipping Day-Old Hatchlings It’s hard not to worry when you are waiting for your new chicks to arrive. But don’t fret, the hatcheries take great care to ensure your chicks arrive in […]
The type of material you use for your chicken coop will make a big difference in the overall design. We’ll take a look at some of the most common materials need to build chicken coops, how much they cost, and where to find them. Creating the Main Structure The main structure is where the chickens […]
Do you need a little inspiration to build your own custom chicken coop? Take a look at these super cool chicken coops and get inspired! You can throw a basic chicken coop together for around $200—or even less if you are using cheap or recycled supplies and you are willing to do all the hard […]
It is exciting to prepare for new chickens or to set up a fresh house for your flock. With so many styles, designs, and ideas to swim through – you can always count on having a few “musts” that are standard gear for the chickens’ house. Even if you always wanted a painted lady Victorian […]
Having free-range chickens has a whole new connotation when the chickens go mobile! We don’t mean wireless, either – well, sort of. Chicken tractors, or portable poultry units, are popular for a good reason. Rotational ranging provides environmental perks and behavioral benefits for your chickens. With a mobile chicken coop, you have the option of […]
If you are handy – why not build your own, custom–made, custom-styled chicken coop? There are so many great ideas for building a new chicken coop. You can choose from a simple and sturdy utility coop to a fancy and ornamental Victorian chicken house. Whatever style your taste and budget allows (don’t forget salvaging items […]
Choosing the best location for your chicken coop is another incredibly important decision. Just like looking for the plot of land to build your house, choosing your chicken’s house position is key for their health, happiness and safety. Unlike people, chickens are kind of stuck where you put them. You or I can close the windows, […]
So – you’ve made the decision to raise your own chickens. Congratulations! Next up is creating a great home for them so they will be happy, healthy and safe for years to come. Finding the perfect coop can be a very fun, but sometimes overwhelming task. The first decision to make is whether you will […]