As winter approaches, many folks who own chickens will begin to consider a Chicken Coop Heater. Especially folks who are new to raising chickens, or maybe who have just built or bought a new coop.
Chickens are very resilient and can stand most winters but many times when we were children we have heard our parent or grandparents say, I found Old Red dead this morning, she was frozen in the coop. [Read more…]
In this article, we are going to try to lay out and name some of the most common Chicken Predators around the country. Some will be more common to certain areas than others as the region you live in may vary from others as to the type of predators it supports.
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We have all heard of at least one or two chicken riddles. An example of one that is well known worldwide is, why did the chicken cross the road? Or which came first, the chicken or the egg? Another one seems to have joined the clutch. The, when do chickens start laying eggs? the major difference being that this one is not a riddle as an exact answer does exist. [Read more…]
As you might be well aware, chicken season is around the corner, and as it is usually the case, most of you have certain questions that need answering regarding the issue.
A lot goes into raising chickens: you need to get the coops ready, and what not; but one specific thing that usually gets people thinking is about chicken tractor plans, which remains as our most FAQ.
Before that, let’s go back to the basics of building Chicken Tractors. [Read more…]
Raising chickens may be fun, interesting and even rewarding but just like everything in life, it requires meticulous planning to rear healthy and productive birds that will give you maximum rewards way down the road.
Chickens offer lots of benefits including eggs and meat, which are excellent sources of protein for millions of people throughout the world. In case you are planning to embark on this practice you might be wondering where to start or how to go about it. [Read more…]
As more and more people turn to sustainable living the demand for chickens continue to rise! The Chicken Coop Designs and sales have also increased!
One of the most basic needs are Chicken Coop Nesting boxes! Every coop or house needs a nesting box for the hens!
In each coop one nesting box will accommodate 3 – 4 of those worthy ladies! This will allow them to pay their way or as my granny used to say, “earn their keep”! [Read more…]
So you have been thinking of keeping chickens in your own backyard but don’t know where to start or what kind of chicken supplies you will need? Well, this will no longer be a big issue to you anymore; after reading this article you will discover how easy it is to keep chickens and not only make it a hobby, but also enjoy fresh poultry products. However, one thing you need to know is that you must be prepared to take care of chickens just like any other animal. [Read more…]
I have been researching chicken coops and came across this Snap Lock Chicken Coop. This is a Formex Snap Lock Chicken Coop. Made by Snap Lock. This is made like the outside plastic houses that people buy for their children. It snaps together like they do only watertight and rain proof! Doors, nesting boxes, ventilation, roost, top and side entrance. The floor is plastic for easy cleaning and every review on this coop has been 5 stars! [Read more…]
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