Hen houses are basically your chicken’s private bungalows. They’re designed to provide shelter during the night but, if the space is generous, it also provides a nice area for daytime activities as well. Sure, you can build your own chicken coop, but that’s a project that takes time and resources, so you might be better …
Automatic chicken coop doors are exactly what they sound like: doors with a mechanism that can open without any intervention on your behalf. Instead of being manually operated, they have an automatic battery or solar-powered systems that trigger based on a schedule, light sensors, or, if desired, your remote input. We’ve reviewed some of the …
Organic eggs and free-range chickens are some of the amazing benefits of having a chicken coop. A stress-relieving hobby, that provides you with healthy food that you can share with family and friends; that can even turn into an additional source of income. Yet, to be able to enjoy these benefits, you need healthy chickens. …
Growing up, we had an old coop that came with the house we bought (along with an ancient Rhode Island Red bird who outlived two flocks!). But when the local predators decided they weren’t content with just growling at the birds anymore, we knew it was time to build a new coop that was predator-proof. …
It’s true that if you wanted, you could buy a ready-made chicken coop for sale and be done with the hassle. But it’s also true that people love to build their own chicken coops for a variety of different reasons. You get to work on a DIY project that brings you joy, you can take …
Raising a flock of chickens comes with a lot of benefits—fresh eggs, fluffy pets, and they even help keep your garden bug and weed-free! One other bonus of keeping chickens is providing a fun home where they can nest, run around, and take shelter. Chicken coops come in all shapes and sizes, with some easier …
Keeping chickens isn’t a difficult task, however, you do need to ensure their safety and health by providing a space for them to live and roost. Although there are many prefabricated chicken coops from which you can choose, sometimes building your own is a better approach, especially if you own a large flock. Chickens need …
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Nesting boxes are typically part of a larger chicken coop, but they can also serve as standalone structures that allow your hens to lay eggs on special bedding that acts as cushioning for them and protection for the eggs. For the most part, nesting boxes are rather simple structures that contain just a few basic …
Chicken coops come in all shapes and sizes to help provide the space your poultry needs to live a healthy, productive life. What is important to consider when building your own coop is the room you are providing your chickens and the style of coop that fits your particular needs. We all want the best …
Keeping chickens has become a popular hobby for both rural and urban dwellers. They are fairly simple to keep overall, easy to learn about, and are surprisingly social. Plus, they lay fresh eggs, and once you start in on fresh eggs you aren’t going to go back to store bought eggs anytime soon. The protection …