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 – so they’re laying…
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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…
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…
Fall is here, y’all. And that makes it a perfect time to decorate your chicken coop with a cute fall display of pumpkins and mums. Why decorate your coop? Well, certainly you don’t HAVE to. But it looks kind of cool, and if you do it right, you can recycle your fall decorations as healthy…
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…