So you’ve decided it’s time for a new coop…maybe you’re brand new to raising chickens and are excited about finding a new home for your feathered friends. Or maybe you’ve been raising chickens for awhile and you simply need a larger coop. Whatever your situation, I hope to provide you with the needed information on…
One of the things that is vitally important for the overall health of your chickens is an unlimited supply of fresh water. It sounds simple enough right? I mean just put out a small trough and fill it with fresh water periodically. I wish it were that easy…chickens are messy! Before you know it, they…
There are hundreds of different designs available for your coop. A picture of my coop is posted below – It’s made of used lumber and left over house paint. I’m not gonna kid ya, it was A LOT of work…but so worth it! Unfortunately we sold our house a couple years ago so someone else…
Like us people, chickens need a safe place to sleep at night. But unlike us, or other animals, they seek out a roost as their preferred place to sleep at night. So in addition to building your chicken coop – making a nice roost is also part of the process – but a very FUN…
Nest boxes play an important (and fun) part of raising chickens. There are dozens of everyday items that can function nicely as a nest box. In this article we’ll take a look at a few popular nest box options and where to find these items. Wood Nest Box Traditional wood nest boxes work great. Since…