Chicken Coop

Siding is an important part of any chicken coop. It helps to protect the chickens from the elements and keeps them comfortable and dry. There are a variety of siding materials that can be used for chicken coops, including plywood, metal, and even recycled materials. It can seem overwhelming at times! Don’t worry, we discuss…

If you like geeking out on your chicken coop, like we do, then this article may be for you. We have always had a lean-to style roof on our coop, letting the rainwater run off onto the ground. But we got to thinking, what if we could save some of that water? We could, by…

Wanting to save some dough but still have a sweet chicken coop? Consider looking into lean to chicken coops! They are a common chicken coop design and for good reason. The single pitched roof and 3 walled design allows you to save time and money. We will discuss the possibilities of this amazing option in…

If you’re in the process of building your chicken coop and are wondering what flooring materials to use, you’re not alone. The vast majority of us coop owners use a wood floor, either plywood, tongue and groove or similar. But there are a lot of other options out there that work just as good…in fact…

What’s the deal with all those coops you see elevated off the ground? It’s a popular coop design feature, and for good reason! But DOES a chicken coop need to be off the ground? We think yes for the many benefits it provides: Convenience for cleaning, handling chickens, gathering eggs. (a back saver) Shade for…

Finding the best litter for your chicken coop can be a bit of a journey for many chicken enthusiasts. After all, opinions can vary wildly on the topic. The best way to find out which litter works best for YOUR coop is through lots of research and experimentation. For some flock owners experimentation, or curiosity,…

Every chicken owner knows how important it is to keep your chicken coop well lit and ventilated. But what if you can accomplish this while also reducing your carbon footprint? You can with solar panels. While, for beginners, buying solar panels and figuring out if one will work for your farm can be difficult, we’ve…

We all want to protect our chickens from predators and from ‘flyin the coop.’ This means we need to choose the best wire mesh for a chicken run. Similar to how there are countless amounts of chicken breeds, there are plenty of different wire meshes to use. You also have to keep factors like predators,…

If you’re on the fence on whether to build or buy a chicken coop, you’re not alone. The amount of information out there is overwhelming! In this article we’ll take a look at all the angles of both building and buying a chicken coop to hopefully provide a lot more clarity on the dilemma. There’s…

What’s better? A mobile chicken coop vs a stationary one? HELP! If you’re pondering this question and just can’t make up your mind, this article may be for you. There really is no right or wrong answer when it comes to having a mobile chicken coop vs stationary but it’s helpful to know when each…