With winter here, you are preparing for harsh nights and chilly days. But one thing you might not have prepared for is the waterer. You soon find that water only lasts a few hours before it freezes over. So you do what anyone would do and start changing the water every few hours to keep …
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Many of us dream of having fresh eggs and meat. That is why so many people are drawn to caring for their own flock. You might be thinking that the only way to achieve this dream yourself is to move to the country. By what if we told you that you could raise chickens in almost …
So today, we are going to talk about everything you need to know about chicken coop ventilation. And we will give you our 11 best types of chicken coop ventilation for every climate and coop style. So you are designing your own chicken coop and keep coming across adding ventilation. But, what does that even …
Keeping chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience. If you are just starting out, you must have thousands of questions. One question that a lot of new chicken owners have is, Why a chicken coop and run? If you are tight on space, you probably think you can get away without one or both of these. …
Choosing the right coop for your flock is one of the most essential tasks for new owners. There are so many DIY versions, premade versions, and you could design your own. The two main types of chicken coops are permanent or mobile. These two styles have a lot of advantages and disadvantages to them. If …
Owning chickens is a favorite pastime in America, and it is becoming increasingly popular. And while owning chicken can be very rewarding, it isn’t without its challenges. Learning how to weatherproof your chicken coop is one of these problems. Hens can be a fickle bunch, and while they might enjoy dancing or clucking in the rain …
How do you control flies in your chicken coop? You can eliminate flies from your chicken coop by using fly predators, applying diatomaceous earth, maintaining cleanliness, among others. One thing I fear the most is waking up to an infestation of flies right inside my chicken coop. Their sight alone is incredibly frustrating and enough …
The question is, can dogs coexist with chickens? The right answer to this question is yes. Dogs can comfortably live side by side with your chickens. Both types of animals are friendly and will interact all day long once they get used to each other. The reason why I like chickens the most is that …
So, what are the tips for creating a chicken friendly garden? There are more than a dozen tips to create a welcoming and attractive garden. Some of them include choosing the right plants for the garden, providing suitable landscaping, and many more. I find it difficult to admit that the chicken yard is the most …
Should I Save or Toss My Chickens’ Manure? The answer to your question is simple and straightforward; you should keep it. If you ask many people why they raise chickens, they will give you almost similar answers. Nearly all of them will gladly tell you that they do so for fresh eggs and meat. Some …