Can Chickens Stay In Their Coop All Day?
However, there may be times when you need to keep your chickens inside the coop all day, such as when…
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How To Build A Hingeless Chicken Door For A Coop
As part of turning one of our outbuildings (an old woodworking shop) into a chicken coop/gardening shed, we had to…
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How To Build Roosting Bars In A Chicken Coop
Chickens love to roost for comfort and safety — it’s perfectly fitting that about half the chickens born will be…
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How To Build Nesting Boxes For A Chicken Coop
Having nesting boxes in your coop is a great way to ensure that your hens have a safe and comfortable…
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How To Add Ventilation To A Chicken Coop
While working on a project to convert some of our old workshop building space into a chicken coop, we had…
Where Is The Best Place To Keep Baby Chicks?
Watching baby chicks grow into beautiful hens can be an exciting experience. Knowing the best place to keep your chicks…
Do Baby Chicks Always Need A Heat Lamp?
Whether you are hatching chicks yourself or purchased chicks from a local hatchery, your chicks will need a heat source…
7 Ways To Keep Chickens Warm In The Winter
As temperatures drop, keeping your chickens warm becomes a top priority for any homesteader. While chickens are surprisingly resilient to…
How Many Chickens Should You Have?
Whether you’re starting your first backyard flock or expanding an existing one, deciding how many chickens to keep is an…
6 Ways To Preserve Eggs & How Long They Will Last
Eggs are nutrient-rich and a great source of protein. Unfortunately, they have a pretty short shelf life unless you plan…