So, you want to build a sweet pad for your brood but the question keeps popping up, “What kind of wood should I use for a chicken coop?” Well you’ve come to the right place because we are going to break down what you need to know about wood and what works best for coop…
Fed up with watching your chickens play around in the same worn out space? Whether you own a stationary coop but want it to be mobile, or are planning to build a mobile coop, wheels make it happen! In this article, we’ll show you how to attach wheels to a chicken tractor. Is this a…
Whether you’re wanting a couple chickens for eggs, as pets, or to simply just try your hand at raising a small flock of chickens, you’re not alone! Thankfully, there are many items that will work as chicken coops for two chickens, and we’ll delve into many of them here. There are thousands of people out…
For us city-folks, we have limited space for raising chickens. Finding the right coop that doesn’t stick out like a sore thumb and adds value and beauty to a backyard is important. We have some really nifty ideas, plans, and tips to house your flock right outside your back door! See these lovely urban chicken…
Chicken coops can be made from almost anything – revamping an old shed or camping trailer, using scrap lumber, PVC pipes, 50 gallon barrels, tarps, kits, pallets, and the list goes on. Wood is the most commonly used material for coop building. Depending on the size of your coop, buying new lumber can get expensive….
Before the colder months creep on in, winterizing your chicken coop and run should be on the top of your list to do. Our chickens are more than backyard birds; they are pets and part of the family. We are going to show you how to keep them warm in harsh, frigid winter conditions. Can…
A Review On The Eglu Cube Chicken Coop Boy, have we got a beauty of a coop for you! Not only is it oddly futuristic in appearance, but it’s also portable with options to expand the run size. The Eglu Cube has become a favorite for backyard chickeneers that prefer something other than a stationary…
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,…
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…