Ideally the breeds being kept have been selected for their ability to not only lay eggs but are also “winter hardy,” like selecting winter hardy plants for the landscape. Cold winter breeds tend to ...

Winterizing a chicken coop is all about keeping your chickens dry, warm and safe from sudden drops in temperature, which can ...

Here I was collecting eggs with a deadly snake in the chicken coop the whole time! I had made the snake discovery earlier but ...

Nesting boxes are one of the most important parts of any chicken coop. They provide a safe, private space where hens can lay their eggs comfortably. Well-maintained nesting boxes help ensure your ...

Whether you are new to keeping backyard chickens or already have years of experience, the quality and design of your nesting boxes can have a big impact on your hens’ happiness, egg production, and ...

Several residents of a Manchester Township neighborhood returned to the township building July 8, this time before the Board of Supervisors, to voice their displeasure about a chicken coop that was ...

Interest in chicken coops is up among Americans in search of a more affordable way to consume eggs. More people are searching for do-it-yourself chicken coops and purchasing from retailers frequently, ...

How hard could it be to make a chicken coop door that can be configured to open and close automatically using a straightforward interface? That’s the question that [Jeff Sandberg] set out with, after ...

Raising chickens in your backyard has become a trend not just for aspiring farmers, but for anyone wanting to be even a little self-sufficient. There's also something meditative about watching hens ...

There are so many perks to raising chickens, or any other domestic bird, at home. According to Stromberg's Chicks & Game Birds, people who raise backyard chickens have access to healthy ...

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