We didn’t let our kids enter the house with muddy feet Playing in the snow and mud puddles is a fun and educational kid activity We encouraged it, but muddy boots came off in the garage before stocking-footed youngsters came inside for hot chocolate and a cookie

The same rule applies to our chickens Mud is wet It makes a coop mess, and moisture fosters disease We like our flock to spend time outside so here are things we do to let the chickens enjoy the outdoors while keeping mud and water out of the coop’s interior

Sometimes We Keep Them