My Best Hack To Build A Chicken Run On The Cheap
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My Best Hack To Build A Chicken Run On The Cheap

Today’s backyard chicken question is from a reader who asked me about how to build a chicken run, the size it should be, and whether she should allow her chickens to free range, and for how long. Specifically, the question I was asked is: “I’m getting chicks in march! Yay! Ima do bantams and I…

Coop Refresher: All Natural & Organic
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Coop Refresher: All Natural & Organic

Yes, it’s true. You can make your own organic, all natural coop refresher, and it won’t even cost you a million dollars. While I love the commercial coop refresher products you can buy, there came a day on the farm when we NEEDED something to squelch the stench in the rabbit coop and the chicken…

What Chicken Wire Is Best For A Coop?
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What Chicken Wire Is Best For A Coop?

Deciding what chicken wire you’ll put on your coop is a pretty important part of backyard chicken ownership. While we see our fluffy butts as cute feathered pets, the sad truth is the rest of the animal kingdom sees your chickens as dinner. So, we have to take steps to protect our hens, and that…

6 Country Chic Chicken Coops That’ll Also Deter Predators!

6 Country Chic Chicken Coops That’ll Also Deter Predators!

It’s one thing to have a cute chicken coop…..and another to have a coop that’ll also keep out the predators. That being said, a coyote-safe coop can also be stylish! In this week’s Adorable Coops! round up, we’ve scoured Instagram for Country Chic coops that are perfect for ANY backyard AND that are predator safe….