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What To Do In Your Chicken Coop In June!
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What To Do In Your Chicken Coop In June!

It’s June! And there’s LOTS you can do in your coop in June to make the summer weather more fun (and bearable) for your backyard chickens! You’re probably noticing your hens panting a bit – chickens don’t do so well in hot weather, and as their humans, we need to help them. That’s why this…

6 All-Natural Ways To Keep Flies, Gnats, And Mosquitoes Off Your Chickens

6 All-Natural Ways To Keep Flies, Gnats, And Mosquitoes Off Your Chickens

Nothing is worse than being bothered by flying pests. It can make life miserable for you….and your chickens! That’s why this article is about my top 6 ways to keep flies, gnats, and mosquitoes off your chickens so you AND they can enjoy time outside! It’s just starting to be summer on the farm, which…

Keep Chickens Cool In Hot Weather With These Pro Tips [Podcast]
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Keep Chickens Cool In Hot Weather With These Pro Tips [Podcast]

Keeping chickens cool in hot weather can mean the difference between life and death. Really. Last summer, we dealt with some cases of heat stress, egg production suffered, and we even lost one friendly Cornish Cross rooster (you’ll hear all about that story in this week’s podcast!) I have a lot to share on this…