It’s really important to make sure your backyard chickens have constant access to clean water – and it’s easy to do with an automatic waterer. You can buy one, or make one yourself. It takes just a few minutes! (I have a full tutorial here. It cost me $12 to make this waterer,…
I love the looks of a window box, because it gives every coop a nice, polished appearance. And it’s so easy to do, and easy to change for every season. With fall coming up, and the days getting shorter, we’re falling in love with the colors of autumn. From mums to pumpkins to…
Fall is nearly here – and that means fall decorations and colors. And what’s better than celebrating the changing season by changing up our chicken coops? If you love fall (and are definitely ready for cooler weather), you’ll love some of the inspirational ideas below. Here are 5 beautiful Fall chicken coops…
It’s time for this week’s Adorable Coops! Here’s 6 original and beautiful chicken coops you’ll love! Who wouldn’t want these in their backyard?? Maat van UitertMaat van Uitert is a backyard chicken and sustainable living expert. She is also the author of Chickens: Naturally Raising A Sustainable Flock, which was a best seller in…
Ever see an awesome coop and wonder how the owner made it? Well, this week’s adorable coop is a spotlight on reader Patrick Ober, who sent me these awesome coop photos! I especially love the size of the coop and the windows – it’s easy to put windows in your coop to let in…
Yeah, I get it – talking about chicken coop roofs is not exactly sexy. At least not as sexy as nesting boxes, right?? But here’s the cold hard truth: The roof of your coop is really, really important. The last thing you want is a roof that retains water or is structurally unsound in…