A Frame chicken coops are a great idea for the backyard homesteader who doesn’t have a ton of land to work with. After free-ranging our chickens for the last eight years, I’m almost ready to keep them in a coop, and an A-frame chicken coop would work well. However, choosing the right type of mobile …
As much as I don’t want to get ready for winter, I don’t want to try to clean out my chicken coop when temps are below freezing, and my hands are killing me from the cold. Winterizing your chicken coop in the fall is the best time. It doesn’t take much time, and you and …
One of the benefits of living out in the country is being able to use what you have. Even though I’m over the long winters, I appreciate the changing seasons and the different things each brings. Well, really, what does winter bring? It brings much more work and stress to a homesteader’s life- that’s what …
Fall is a beautiful season, but it’s also when our flocks go through one of the most challenging phases in their feathered life: molting. If you’re raising backyard chickens, you might have noticed that your hens have pin feathers and are hiding in the coop more than usual. Molting is a natural process that all …
Are you wondering how to keep your chickens entertained? Do they really need to be stimulated? Maybe it’s winter and you’re wondering if your chickens are bored. Remember that time when the Wi-Fi went out, and you found yourself staring at the ceiling, contemplating your life choices? Yeah, chickens get bored, too, believe it or …
Raising Ducks or chickens? Which is better for you? I recently had a friend bring home ducklings. It was their first experience with any livestock as a pet. I wish I could have told them a few things that I’m going to tell you if you are wondering if you should start with ducks or …
I’m seeing it all over my social media feeds; the price of eggs is insane, so you’re thinking of raising chickens. I get it, it’s the perfect push to get started with your own chickens. You want to be able to walk out to the backyard, collect some fresh eggs, and have fresh omelets every …
Did your cute little chicken hen from Tractor Supply turn out to be a Rooster? I know the disappointing feeling. You try to tell yourself, “Some hens can crow right?” This time I tried to believe my kids were playing a trick on me and it was their tablets making the Rooster sound. Nope, BOTH …
Do you need to keep your chicken coop smelling better than it is now? When the warmer, humid months hit, there is no denying you own some chickens. Or maybe you want to get your chicken coop ready for winter and need a little refresh to the coop. We’ve had three different coops for our …
The practice of using a small chicken coop rather than a larger one is becoming more popular. There are several reasons why these coops are gaining in popularity. Busy One reason is because hectic, busy lifestyles are better suited for these kinds of coops. The reason cited most often for having smaller coops is because …