Heard heated chicken waterers can make life easier, but aren’t sure which to buy? Not even sure they’re safe? In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know! For people like us, who raise animals out of the comforts of a heated home, cold is a serious problem. If the temperature drops too…
September is here…..which means it’s time to think about what to do in your chicken coop in September! It’s pumpkin season, and there’s lots you can do in your coop this month! Help your flock stay healthy and keep your coop in top shape with these tips! If it gets cold early in your area,…
From the day your chicks hatch, they will need a good chicken waterer to help them have 24 hour access to water. You don’t want them getting dehydrated! There’s lots of options, which are all equally good. Whichever you decide, you’ve got to pay attention to the amount of water and the size of the…
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, Community Chickens,…
We all know hens need water….but do you know what’s the best chicken waterer to make sure your fluffy butts are safe? A good chicken waterer can make or break your flock. During the summer, it needs to provide consistent access to cool water to avoid heat stroke. In winter, it needs to be tough,…
Chickens, frostbite, and cold. These three things don’t necessarily all mix well, do they? Yes, chickens can get frostbite, and yes, they can spring back from it. Every year on our farm, we have to tackle frostbite on combs, wattles, and the occasional toe. You’d think living in the South, we wouldn’t have chickens getting injured…