So one of the most important aspects of your chicken coop is proper ventilation. Chickens have a very delicate upper respiratory system and so it’s very important that your coop has proper ventilation to avoid respiratory diseases in your chickens. Chickens also poop A LOT. And trust me if you don’t have windows in your…
Adding a window to your chicken coop is easy – as long as you have a plan. While the coop we bought for our hens is largely perfect, when the summer time heat hit, it got just a little bit too stuffy in there for my comfort. Backyard chickens don’t sweat like humans do –…
Who doesn’t love a cute coop? I do, and I know you do! This time of year, everyone’s getting chicks, and as the chicks move from the brooder, you’ll realize something: You need a coop! If you’re like me, and leave everything until the last minute, then you’ll love what we have in store for…
I bet you didn’t know that charcoal for chickens is healthy. In this article, I’m going to tell you exactly what I’m talking about. A few years ago, my husband got a wild hair to light a fire – right near our winter hay barn. When the fire department had left, and everything stopped burning…
This article is sponsored by Omlet. In exchange for an Eglu Cube and run, we agreed to review the coop. However, this review is our objective opinion and honest thoughts about our experience with the Eglu Cube. Testing out Omlet’s Eglu Cube We tested the Eglu Cube with 5 young chickens – 3 pullets and…
Today, I’m going to show you how you can use essential oils to prevent and deter insects that can bother your pets. With some notable exceptions (which we’ll talk about below), essential oils are safe to use on and around your pets when diluted with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil (on large animals,…
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