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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…

Do Mosquitoes Bite Chickens? 6 All-Natural Remedies To Protect Your Chickens From Pests

Do Mosquitoes Bite Chickens? 6 All-Natural Remedies To Protect Your Chickens From Pests

Nothing is worse than being bothered by flying pests. It can make life miserable for you….and, yes, even your chickens! Here 6 ways to keep mosquitoes, flies, and gnats off your chickens so you AND they can enjoy time outside! When it’s the time of year for flying insects to make their presence known, you…

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…