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Hundreds of articles and videos, organized the way Keepers already browse them.

Daily Care

Adding Enrichments to the Coop

You’ve probably heard the phrase “busy as a bee”.  Not to knock how productive bees are, but have you seen how busy…

Daily Care

Chicken Coop Bedding: How to Choose the Best Option for Your Flock

Most of us started this poultry adventure with a small starter coop, a long supply list, and big plans. Then chicken math…

Daily Care

Should Chicken Keepers Be Arenophiles?

Some chicken keepers may be secret arenophiles!  They lug sand into the coop and use it for bedding. Is that a good…

Getting Started

VIDEO: Flock sizing with Rich and Marion Patterson

Seasonal Planning

Reducing Flies in the Coop

Farms, chickens and flies.  They all go hand in hand.  Unfortunately, you can’t have animals (even chickens) around without having flies around. …

Growing Your Flock

A Chicken Coop for Each Stage: Housing Your Flock From Day One to Forever

Raising fluffy baby chicks is one of the most rewarding parts of keeping poultry, right up until those little peepers suddenly outgrow…

Daily Care

DIY Nesting Boxes

Do you have hens?  Are they currently laying eggs all over the place?  If you’re tired of collecting eggs from under the…

Getting Started Growing Up (Weeks 2 to 9)

Chicken Run Size: How Big Should an Outdoor Run Be?

Chickens love being outside. Give them a proper run, and they will lounge in the shade, scratch for tasty bugs and seeds,…

Daily Care

Chickens Love a Bath

People mowing their lawn, tilling the garden, or doing almost any home or yard chore usually finish tired, hungry, and dirty. Nothing’s…

Daily Care

How to Clean Your Chicken Coop Only 2 Times a Year

Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to…

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