Chicken Care – DIY Chicken Coop Plans

Keep Your Chicks Warm and Safe… Without Burning Down the House

Teri Capshaw — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 14:12:45 +0000

The smell of warm dry wood chips and the sound of calmly chirping chicks in their brooding area is one of my favorite parts of spring, but I’ll never forget the day I noticed smoke rolling into our laundry room curling from around the door to the garage and the sound of frantic chicks coming ... Read more Keep Your Chicks Warm and Safe… Without Burning Down the House

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A Beginner’s Guide to Feeding Your Backyard Chickens

John White — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:30:40 +0000

Backyard chickens make great pets. They are surprisingly intelligent and sociable. They are easy to care for. They eat pesky insects and table scraps, and they are a great source of food themselves, whether you raise them for eggs or meat. However, these birds need more than just table scraps and insects to be healthy ... Read more A Beginner’s Guide to Feeding Your Backyard Chickens

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Chicken Pecking Solutions: Winter Boredom Busters for Your Chickens

John White — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 17:22:42 +0000

Winter can be a rough time of year for everyone, including your chickens. Chicken pecking (where your formerly docile hens start taking a bite out of their neighbors) is one problem likely to arise when environmental stimulation is at a low point. You can prevent excessive boredom in chickens by making a few strategic changes ... Read more Chicken Pecking Solutions: Winter Boredom Busters for Your Chickens

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Protecting Chickens From Frostbite and Other Cold Weather Problems

John White — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:15:05 +0000

Chickens are hardy creatures. They can survive in extreme heat as well as extreme cold. However, cold weather can stress a chicken’s immune system, leaving it vulnerable to infection and illness. In addition, weather and wind chill can create temperatures below freezing, leading to frostbite in chickens and humans alike. Identifying Frostbite How can you ... Read more Protecting Chickens From Frostbite and Other Cold Weather Problems

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7 Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

John White — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 17:44:28 +0000

If you want eggs all year long but live in an area with harsh winters, you will need cold hardy chickens. A chicken is considered cold hardy if it can weather frigid temperatures, and it may even produce eggs, but do so at a lower rate. There are a few different characteristics that help make ... Read more 7 Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

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Heating a Chicken Coop in Winter

John White — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 15:48:05 +0000

As a chicken owner, one pressing matter that may be on your mind as the temperatures start to drop is chicken coop heating. Although chickens are very resilient creatures and able to survive some pretty harsh conditions, you need to understand that it’s in your best interest to keep them comfortable throughout the season. The ... Read more Heating a Chicken Coop in Winter

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7 Tips for Keeping Chickens in Winter

John White — Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:19:16 +0000

Right between the end of summer and the beginning of fall is the perfect time to learn how to take proper care of your chickens this upcoming winter season. We’re here to offer 7 expert tips on what you can do to take the best care of chickens in winter. Know Your Breed One of the most ... Read more 7 Tips for Keeping Chickens in Winter

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9 Must Have Coop Accessories

John White — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:05:06 +0000

The best way to create a healthy, happy and productive environment for your chickens is to use the right chicken coop accessories. Usually it takes a bit of guess work and experimentation before you can find the right products to keep your chickens happy. However, you can’t go wrong with these nine must-have accessories for ... Read more 9 *Must Have* Coop Accessories

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Chicken Coop Cleaning: 5 Tips for a Healthier Coop

John White — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 15:01:04 +0000

While you might love raising chickens, you may not have as much affection for cleaning the chicken coop. The good news is that ChickenCoopGuides.com has a few tips for chicken coop cleaning without cutting corners or putting the health of your birds at risk. So be sure you check out this guide before you next ... Read more Chicken Coop Cleaning: 5 Tips for a Healthier Coop

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DIY Watering Systems for Your Chicken Coop

John White — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:31:07 +0000

In your quest to get your chicken coop up and running for the season, you find yourself wondering about chicken coop watering systems. Sure, there are plenty of options available that may require you to shell out a pretty penny. However, there are plenty of DIY options for people like you who are interested in ... Read more DIY Watering Systems for Your Chicken Coop

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