Not sure how to keep a chicken coop warm in winter? Then pull up a chair, because we have quite a few (battle-tested) ideas for you today. (Want to know how to keep your flock’s water from freezing? Get my genius hacks here). While the winters never get too brutal here in Missouri, we still…
Ah, Italy… one of the most romantic destinations in all the world, home to some of the finest wines, exceptional seafood, exquisite pasta, and… chickens? Ummmm, chickens you say? Yup. Believe it or not, one of the most iconic chickens originated in Tuscany, Italy. I mean, when we think of a chicken, what comes to…
It seems that everyone buys feed for their chickens, but is layer feed necessary? Or is there a better plan? In this article, you’ll learn all about layer feed, and if it’s something you really need in order to raise a healthy flock! Living things need to eat. In fact, that might be one of…
We all know herbs are healthy to feed your hens, so making a holiday herb wreath with berries is the perfect way to give your flock herbal goodness while making a cute & stylish coop decoration! Making an herb wreath is really easy – in fact, the hardest thing you’ll do is decide WHICH herbs…
While there are a lot of herbs that are great for your backyard chickens, there are a few that are very important. Their tiny bodies have to work hard, and while a good layer feed is ALWAYS the basis of any healthy diet, you don’t need to stop there. There’s herbs you can provide your…
If you’re raising backyard chickens, then you’ve likely also come across the pesky problem of raising mice and rats. A good quality feeder solves unwanted food freeloaders and keeps your feed fresh and bacteria free. In this article, you’ll find DIY chicken feeder ideas that’ll keep your coop a clean and happy place for your…
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