Just like us, chickens tend to hate being cooped up all day with nothing to do. In fact, boredom and lack of engaging activity within your flock can lead to decreased egg production and aggressive, undesirable behavior, such as bullying and egg eating. That’s why it’s imperative to keep your hens entertained with exciting, interactive…
Did you know your hens are literally laying dollar bills? No kidding! If you have egg layers, you’ve got a potential passive income right there outside your backdoor. Most of us have more eggs than we can possibly eat, so we end up giving them away to friends, family, or neighbors. You are giving away…
If you’re looking for a chicken coop, it’s good to know your best options! It may seem easy to find a chicken coop near you. Just go to your nearest farm store, pick one out, and set it up at home. End of story. Well, not necessarily. What if the chicken coops they carry aren’t…
Never heard of a chicken ladder? You’re probably wondering why on earth a chicken would need a ladder! But hold on, we’re going to explain what purpose they serve along with some spiffy ideas on using them, building them, or buying them. There are MANY chicken coop ladder ideas to explore. Come on, let’s jump…
If you want to raise chickens primarily as pets, there are many things to consider. After all, you’ve built or bought that sweet coop, arranged all the accessories in it, and now it’s time to pick which breeds to occupy this amazing space. Picking the right breed of chicken is important since you want the…
So, you’ve got some chickens, but now you have to name them appropriately. But what in the world do people name their chickens? We don’t want you sitting there in a lawn chair staring at your chooks while waiting for a name revelation to pop into your head. Life’s too short for that. We are…
Boy, are you in for a treat! We’ve got some crazy cool suggestions for a dreamy chicken coop that won’t cost you your firstborn! If you are new to raising chickens and shopping for a coop, don’t buy something just yet! We’ve got some cheap chicken coop ideas, and places to point you to that…
Just bought or made a stunning chicken coop? It’s a very exciting time! One of the decisions you’ll have to make in regards to your fancy new coop is its placement. Location is an element that needs to be decided after taking numerous considerations into account. Just like you plan extensively before purchasing land for…
The surprising truth surrounding the average lifespan of chickens! Many of us assume our chickens are going to live long lives. However, did you know the lifespan of a chicken differs between chickens? Leghorn “Lilly” may outsurvive her flockmate Sumatra “Sally.” Both are standard breeds with a life expectancy of 8-15 years, so what gives?…
Undoubtedly, maintaining and cleaning a chicken coop is not an easy task. Chickens create a lot of waste. As a result, droppings build up under the chicken roost, which makes the floor and the bedding dirty and quite difficult to properly clean. To overcome the challenges of thoroughly cleaning a chicken coop and maintaining it…