backyard chicken
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Our YouTube Channel Is Launching!: Confessions From The Coop (TM)

Well, I finally managed to (mostly) finish the run to the chicken coop. It’s been a bit of a project, largely because it’s so hot here. I can’t really stand being out in the heat for long, and it’s pretty much hot here all the time. But now the adult ducks and the chickens are…

Fall decorations of pumpkins and flowers

10+ Amazing, Must Make DIY Fall Decorations For Your Coop

I LOVE fall! I know once August hits y’all are pulling out your pumpkin spice candles and counting down the days until you can start wearing sweaters. I’m with you! One of my favorite things about fall is the decorations. I love decorating for fall and there’s nothing better than fall chicken coop decorations. We’re…

chicken wire for backyard chicken coops and runs
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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…

Rustic welcome sign
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Build This Adorable Rustic Welcome Outdoor Sign For Your Home & Coop!

Creating a welcoming entry up to your house can be tricky.  If you don’t have the perfect walkway up or your home is built at a weird angle it can seem like you have no options.   In this post, I’m going to share how to build outdoor wall decor to help give your home…

10 easy frugal feeds chicken water feeder hacks
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These 10 Frugal Feeds & Chicken Water Feeder Hacks Are So Easy!

Raising chickens can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want to make it. These 10 frugal feeds and chicken water feeder hacks are easy – and we’ve used them on our farm to help our flock (and our wallets) be healthier! When it comes to raising chickens, I definitely think cutting corners is a…

DIY garden markers
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Gorgeous DIY Cedar Garden Markers In 15 Minutes!

It’a gardening season, y’all. And these gorgeous cedar DIY garden markers are so easy to make! They’re also functional, and should last you years! I invited my friend Amy from 1905 Farmhouse to show us how she made these beautiful diy garden markers using cedar stakes and a wood burning kit! Her tutorial is really…