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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more