Other reading: Best Waterers for Backyard Chickens DIY Automatic Waterers 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 it’s Amazon category. Maat has been featured on NBC, CBS, AOL Finance, […]
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7 DIY Coop Signs For Crazy Chicken Ladies
I love chicken coop signs! I think they’re so fun and no coop is complete without one. Every crazy chicken lady needs the perfect sign for her coop. Luckily for you, chicken coop signs are so easy to make yourself! So today I decided to put together some of my absolute favorite DIY chicken coop […]
Chicken Nesting Boxes: Owner’s Guide
Chicken nesting boxes are central to owning hens – it’s where the magic of laying eggs happens! Choosing the RIGHT nesting boxes is pretty important – I’m frequently contacted by owners who think their hens aren’t laying eggs. But often, the issue is these hens just aren’t fans of their nesting areas – […]
Chicken Wire For Coops: Buyer’s Guide
Anyone who handles pet chickens knows how important chicken wire (also known as poultry wire), mesh, and netting are to keeping your flock well managed and cared for. While we love our hens and think of them as part of the family, the truth is the rest of the animal kingdom views our fluffy butts […]
10+ Thanksgiving Decorations You Can Make With Your Kids
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Can you believe it? This year has flown past! One of my favorite things about Thanksgiving is making fun, simple crafts to decorate. I’m definitely on a budget when it comes to decorating for the holidays, so I typically make my own DIY décor. This year I thought it […]
Easy Pumpkin Spice Lip Balm Recipe You Can Make At Home!
Yes, it’s that time of year – pumpkin spice time. You knew it was coming! Soon, everything will be coming up pumpkin spice, and you won’t be able to get away from it. Pumpkin spice lip balm combines two of my favorite things – healthy, all natural lip balm made with beeswax and […]