DIY Chicken Coop Plans

Using Deep Bedding for Chicken Coop Sanitation

Teri Capshaw — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 06:22:48 +0000

Chicken coop sanitation is one of the biggest frustrations ChickenCoopGuides.com readers seem to face. In fact, it’s the second most common concern we hear about– right after protecting the flock from predators. My preferred method is to keep chickens on pasture– and constantly move them to fresh ground. But that method requires a lot of ... Read more Using Deep Bedding for Chicken Coop Sanitation

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Keeping a Fox Out of the Chicken Coop

Teri Capshaw — Sun, 13 Aug 2017 01:42:34 +0000

I will never forget stepping into my chicken coop to find a horrific scene filled with feathers, blood, and only two young Rhode Island Red pullets nervously huddled together in the rafters of the shed. Their eight coop mates were all wiped out in a single visit from a fox– an attack made possible by ... Read more Keeping a Fox Out of the Chicken Coop

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High Summer Hen Hideouts

Teri Capshaw — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 02:38:10 +0000

These blazing hot July days may just have your chickens looking for cover for a couple of reasons. And if your hens range far from the coop it’s a good idea to provide some temporary shelter. This is especially important if you have large open spaces without bushes, vehicles, or anything else your chickens can ... Read more High Summer Hen Hideouts

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Help Me Make a Shopping List

Teri Capshaw — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:31:33 +0000

This year I have an opportunity to spend some serious time in Taiwan— and I’m planning an all-out search for better chicken water system components. I also want to find other innovative products for small farms and urban homesteads and I want your input. One of the things I love about Asia is the variety ... Read more Help Me Make a Shopping List

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Your Chickens Need a Notebook

Teri Capshaw — Wed, 24 May 2017 12:17:19 +0000

Ok… so your chickens would probably just peck on a notebook, but I’m serious about the need for some solid coop related bookkeeping. At times I like to use a notebook using the bullet journal method to keep track of coop happenings. When I have more complex or business related farm activities to track I ... Read more Your Chickens Need a Notebook

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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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