While chickens are one of my favorite animals on the planet, they are messy Chickens love to scratch around their bedding and this creates so much dust Honestly? It’s a little crazy to me how much dust they can create
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How to Control Ammonia Odor in the Coop
It’s that time of year when the cold is setting in We woke up to a blanket of snow on the ground this morning And while it’s beautiful, the chickens prefer the dirt and grass A couple of them may wander in the snow, but for the most part, the girls stay tucked in their coop
We’ve talked about how much chickens poop, so you can imagine what a coop full of chickens may look
Tips for Reducing Flies in the Coop
Flies are a constant nuisance, especially in backyards where you have livestock Chickens don’t attract a huge amount of flies when compared to larger livestock like cattle or pigs, but they will still attract flies Thankfully, there are a few simple ways to keep the annoying flies at bay
One of the first steps to reducing flies is to keep the coop and run clean Flies are scavengers and feed on feces, decaying things and anything gross If you keep the coop cleaned out, you’ll reduce the feed supply for flies around the coop Remove poop daily Poop in the
Tips on Keeping Your Coop Clean
Your chickens may be pretty and clean themselves, but without your help, they probably won’t keep their coop clean Cleaning the coop doesn’t have to be a major ordeal though There are a few things that you can consider when designing your coop that will help to keep it clean There are also some things that you can quickly do each day that will take less than five minutes
Coop Design
Are you thinking about building a coop from scratch or modifying the one that you have to make it better? There are a few things that you can do inside
Backyard Chickens and Salmonella Prevention
We’ve all heard the horror stories about salmonella poisoning, and believe it or not, your feathered flock can be one of the contributors to this unwelcome bacteria That’s an uncomfortable thing to read if you adore your birds, so let’s start with the reassuring part: simple hygiene and careful attention to how you handle your eggs will almost certainly prevent it This isn’t a reason to stop loving on your flock It’s a reason to build a few easy habits Here’s what salmonella prevention actually looks like for backyard chicken keepers