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…
While a dog might be man’s best friend, they can also be loyal to your chickens! Keeping your chickens protected is one of the most important parts of having chickens. There are plenty of ways to make your coop predator proof, and having a dog is one of them. In this article we’ll discuss the…
Raising your chickens free range has become a popular trend among chicken owners. Being able to see your chickens outside, under sunlight is more appealing than seeing them confined in the coop. While there is a huge list of perks for why you should raise free-range chickens, one of them is that you’ll profit more…
If you own chickens, you probably already know it’s fun to watch their antics out in the coop or run. But have you spent enough time with your flock so they are used to you? If so, you may already know how to socialize chickens and understand the benefit of it. Socializing your chickens may…
If you’ve ever found yourself out of breath trying to catch a wily chicken, this article is for you. It’s not as easy as it may seem. Though there are several methods out there, we’ll discuss our opinion on the BEST way to catch a chicken. We might also argue it’s the easiest as well….
If you’ve owned chickens for any length of time, you’ve most likely had a broody hen at one point. We’ve owned many broods over the years and, almost without exception, there is a broody one (or more) every year. We used to get upset over it but now we just roll with it. It’s part…
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,…
If you’re in the process of building or designing your chicken coop, you may have stumbled across this article because you’re wondering just how big should a chicken nest box be? The answer is actually quite simple. It doesn’t matter! Ok, we should probably clarify this a little bit. Obviously if you build nest boxes…
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…
For any chicken owner, keeping your chickens healthy is a number one priority. It is the key to having a thriving chicken farm. However, many farmers ponder the same question when cleaning their chicken coop: “can cleaning a chicken coop make you sick?” The short answer if yes, but it’s not all that common for…