I remember the sheer excitement mixed with apprehension when I decided to raise chickens. As someone stepping into the world of poultry for the first time, one of my primary concerns was: “Which chicken coop should I buy?” After hours of research and speaking to fellow poultry enthusiasts, I have found some invaluable insights that…
I’ve always had a passion for backyard chicken farming. There’s nothing quite like the clucking of my hens in the morning or collecting fresh eggs for breakfast. But, like many poultry enthusiasts, I’ve often grappled with one crucial question: when is the right time to introduce young chicks to the older flock in the coop?…
As an avid backyard chicken keeper, I’ve faced many challenges over the years, from foxes to raccoons. However, one surprising and persistent nuisance has been squirrels. These seemingly innocent and cute creatures have a penchant for getting into chicken coops, often in search of food. For others dealing with this issue, I offer you my…
Having both goats and chickens on the farm can be a delightful experience. They each bring their own set of benefits, and with my love for animals, the more, the merrier! But, combining the two poses a unique challenge: keeping goats out of the chicken coop. This was an issue I grappled with when I…
For many of us who adore our backyard chickens, it’s not just the larger predators that can pose a threat to our feathered friends. Sometimes, it’s the smallest pests that prove to be the trickiest adversaries. Such was my experience when I faced an ant invasion in my chicken coop. To address the primary concern…
My initiation into the world of backyard poultry was filled with excitement, anticipation, and, yes, a fair share of beginner blunders. Among the many tasks I aimed to perfect was ensuring my chickens had easy and consistent access to their feed. So, I delved deep into the art of hanging feeders in the coop. To…
The visual appeal of our gardens, homes, and even chicken coops play a significant role in how we perceive and interact with our environment. As I embarked on my journey into backyard poultry-keeping, I faced the seemingly small yet surprisingly significant question: “What color should I paint my chicken coop?” In my experience, and after…
In the vast world of poultry keeping, many details matter – and some of those details lie beneath the surface, quite literally. One such detail I’ve personally found essential is effectively burying hardware cloth for the chicken coop. Predators are crafty, and they don’t only try to break in from the sides or above –…
It was a bright, sunlit morning when I sat down with a coffee in hand, mapping out my plans for expanding my little brood of hens. The ambition was clear: I wanted a flock of 20. But a lingering question had me sketching, erasing, and re-sketching: How big should the coop be to comfortably house…
I vividly recall the day I decided to embark on my poultry-keeping journey. The enthusiasm, the anticipation, and, most notably, the whirlwind of decisions I needed to make. One question that particularly stumped me was: Do chicken coops need windows? Fast forward to today, after countless hours of research, experiences, and interactions with fellow poultry…