Nothing quite ruins your day like heading out in the morning only to find that you didn’t properly predator-proof your chicken coop before a predator got in. Unguarded coops are constant targets for local wildlife, such as foxes. These creatures are persistent and shrewd. You have to anticipate how far they would go and remove … Continue Reading
Some pet parents believe there’s no need for chicken toys. These little scratchers forage and bathe in the sand at the slightest chance. Your chickens aren’t Peter Pan; they get bored and tired, too. They sometimes peck at shoelaces out of frustration. A few toys can minimize coop drama and make your flock content and … Continue Reading
Some chicken coop smells creep up slowly. One day, everything seems fine, and then, suddenly, the whole place smells sharp and stale when you open the door. It’s easy to consider it normal since cluckers are bound to mess up their habitats. The reality is, a strong smell can mean your coop management routine could … Continue Reading
Many flock keepers focus on feed choices while overlooking chicken bedding. Feeds matter, sure, but you need the bedding to keep the coop in good shape. You don’t want to open the coop and get hit with that swampy smell. That’s why it helps to know which bedding actually absorbs well and holds up over … Continue Reading
New birds need some time to get used to the old chicken flock. The existing flock has a pecking order, so forcing introductions can stress them and lead to chasing or small squabbles. There’s also the risk of diseases. Bringing in random birds and hoping for the best doesn’t work. It helps to quarantine the … Continue Reading
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