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
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 … Read more
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 … Read more