Keeping them safe from predators and the fury of mother nature, chicken coops are indispensable for people who are actually serious about raising these types of birds. Not only do they provide your birds with a safe space to sleep, but they also create favorable conditions for them to lay fresh eggs for you and …
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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 from, sometimes building your own is a better approach, especially if you own a large flock. Chickens …
Read moreLarge Chicken Coop Plans: Instructions to Build Your Own
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 …
If you keep chickens, or are thinking of keeping chickens, you definitely need to provide a floor covering, or bedding material of some sort. This helps absorb moisture, keep your coop clean, and provides a comfortable place for your chickens to walk and nest upon. The best bedding for a chicken coop is very specific …
Read moreBest Bedding for a Chicken Coop: Keeping Your Poultry Warm and Comfy
Chicken coops have come a long way since the large wooden boxes that some of us grew up with. They now have automatic door opening systems, ramps, trays for easier cleaning, egg collecting boxes, and even integrated heating systems to keep the chicks warm during the winter. While some people are really fond of the …
There are many reasons why you may want to keep a rooster in your chicken coop, and if you are considering doing so you may be curious about many hens are ideal per rooster, and what concerns you should have. Before committing to a cute, fuzzy ball of fluff that is prepared to take on …
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 …
Whether you keep a large flock or small flock, are new to poultry keeping, or an old pro, knowing what types of chicken coops are available for your animals is an important part of keeping them healthy and happy. I’ve kept chickens for over 15 years, and with 4 moves and changes in flock size …
If you are exploring the idea of keeping chickens, you need to do a little research about the type of housing you plan on providing for them. A chicken coop not only provides protection, it also is a place for them to roost at night and lay eggs. Even if you plan on free ranging …
Read moreChicken Tractor vs Chicken Coop: Which is Best for You?
A chicken coop is basically the bird version of the doghouse, only it’s a more complex structure seeing as how dogs are capable of fending for themselves way more than chickens are. Meant to be a construction that houses chickens, these coops have now become full-blown structures with so many characteristics that we never thought …