Do you have a chicken coop/run that looks like it’s missing that “extra something?” There are so many creative elements you can add to the exterior of your coop to make it attractive. Coops can be dressed up with decorative items, repurposed things, vibrant paint colors, plants, and so much more. For many chicken owners,…
How Eggshells Benefit Your Chickens It seems a bit weird to feed your chickens eggs in general, but eggshells? We may surprise you in telling you eggshells are a superfood for your chickens, for you, your pets, and the earth. Your chickens are producing a source of food that keeps on giving. There’s so much…
Most of us loathe snakes of any kind. Going out to gather eggs from the coop has proven to give many chicken owners a shocking scare. A snake curled up in the nesting box around the eggs sends chills up and down the spine. Far worse, blindly reaching in to get the eggs, you discover…
Few things are more terrifying for a chicken farmer than the thought of a creeping creature crawling to their coop in the wee hours of the night, searching for a fast and free feast. Even worse is the resulting carnage that many coop owners wake up to find the following day. Unfortunately, this situation is…
Chicken owners are adding some flair to their flock’s coop. By giving your coop a name, you are adding character and personality to what would otherwise be the four walls that house your chickens! We all know that your chickens are going to care less whether their coop is bland or popping with flair and…
A Whole New Way to Enjoy Watching Your Chickens! The days of the indiscreet “spy-like” nanny cams are long gone. Now pet parents around the world place cameras throughout their homes to stay connected to their beloved pets. Sleeping babies and traffic throughout the home are also monitored through these cameras. Technology and innovation have…
Selecting The Perfect Paint Color For Your Chicken Coop Do you have a chicken coop that’s screaming for a makeover or a pop of color? Whether you want to “spiff” up your coop or create a conversation starter for your backyard, we’ve got you covered. Choosing chicken coop colors can be as stressful as picking…
Everything You Need to Know About Safely Cleaning Eggs Not all chicken eggs have fecal matter on them. Most often, when we get farm fresh eggs, any dirt on the egg is automatically assumed it’s chicken poop. You’ll be surprised to learn that washing eggs may not always be the best solution! However, many of…
If you’ve just bought a new chicken coop or are thinking of building one from the ground up, you should consider just one more thing…is the coop properly ventilated? If the coop has at least one window and a vent to allow for cross ventilation, that may be enough. However, depending on the type of…
So, you’ve got a “hanker’n” to raise chickens and need a coop? Before running out to the local lumber store and buying materials all willy-nilly, you’ve got to have a plan. If you don’t, you’ll end up wasting money and time and possibly redoing the whole thing over. Let’s approach this project step by step…