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Daily Care Coop Cleaning

Coop Spring Cleaning: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Healthy Flock

Spring can be slow to arrive, especially across the Midwest, where late snowstorms and cold snaps stretch well into April. But once…

Getting Started The Brooder Setup

Setting up a Brooder

Hey everyone! Today I am going to be talking about how to set up a brooder for your baby chicks. Getting baby…

Daily Care Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

The Deep Litter Method for Chicken Coops: A Beginner’s Guide

Let’s talk about poop. It is not the most glamorous part of raising backyard chickens, but it is the part that never…

Neighbors, Neighbors, Neighbors

A century ago most Americans lived on farms or in small towns. That’s changed.Today’s people either live in suburban neighborhoods or big…

Advanced Topics Feed, Explained

Treats Help Manage A Flock

Anyone who has tried to herd an escaped flock back into the coop quickly discovers that chickens have a mind of their…

Daily Care The Morning and Evening Routine

Giving Your Chickens A Good Night’s Sleep

Both people and chickens appreciate a good night’s sleep. As warm months approach odds are better that humans will be more comfortable…

Seasonal Planning

Handling Frozen Eggs in Your Nest Boxes

It’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota and temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Many people question my choice to live here,…

Seasonal Planning

The Best Summertime Treats for Your Chickens

We are so excited around here! When you live in Minnesota, you learn to appreciate the beautiful weather. So for us, Summer…

Getting Started The Move to the Coop

Chicken Coop Ideas: What I Learned Touring Three Real Backyard Coops

When my chicks started outgrowing their brooder, I realized I needed serious chicken coop ideas, and fast. My current chicken tractor simply…

Advanced Topics

Managing Mites & Lice with Coop Recuperate™

I remember the very first time we raised chickens. I wasn’t “all-in” if you will, for a few different reasons. First off,…

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