Coop Shopping 101: How to Buy if You’d Rather Not Build
May 1, 2018Purchasing a ready-made coop for your flock has its positive points. Let our buyer’s guide help you choose the right one.
Coop Builder: Make a Halfway House for Your Hens
March 28, 2018Broody hen? New member of the flock? Injured bird? My method of temporarily separating chickens from their peers is an old dog crate.
Optimize Your Chicken Coop & Your Flock’s Health
March 26, 2018Adjust your coop systems by focusing on chickens’ access to healthy, clean food and water as well as environmental conditions, especially temperature.
Cooped-Up Calisthenics: Preventing Boredom in Chickens
March 2, 2018Chickens can get bored during winter, and that could mean trouble. Bust through boredom with these simple ideas to keep the flock active.
Poultry Science: Build a Better Chicken Coop
December 22, 2017The design and cost of a coop varies with needs and budget. This light, mobile coop lets chickens spend days roaming fenced areas and nights secured inside.
Coop Builder: Preparing for Predators
December 20, 2017Predators that climb, dig, fly and reach through fencing require different means of prevention. Here’s how to guard your chickens against which ones.
The Many Levels Of Cleaning Chicken Coops
November 15, 2017Whether you view your hens as pets or egg-producing livestock, you’ll need to implement cleaning strategies you administer on varying intervals.
Coop Builder: Ensure Proper Ventilation Without Drafts
August 23, 2017Ventilation is good all year round, while drafts are bad especially in winter. Here’s how to get your chickens the air they need, when they need it.
3 Tips For Keeping Earwigs Out Of Your Chicken Coop
August 16, 2017These insects love moisture and decaying plant matter. Here’s how to prevent earwigs from claiming your coop and get them out if they’ve already arrived.
Use Essential Oils For Clean Coops & Healthy Chickens
May 31, 2017Ancient remedies, such as lavender oil, rose oil and frankincense, can clean henhouse equipment and also treat certain skin irritations and injuries.
