Guides for Raising Healthy Chickens Anywhere
Building your first chicken coop? Wondering what gear you really need? This category covers coop designs, predator protection, nesting boxes, and must-have tools for small-scale poultry keepers.
Want backyard chickens but don’t want to spend $500+ on a coop? Build your own for under $200. You’ll save money, get exactly what your flock needs, and walk away with a serious sense of pride. TL;DR: Yes, you can build a secure, functional chicken coop for under $200 — here’s the full how-to. Why … Read more
Getting into backyard chickens means a big decision: chicken run or free-range? Or maybe both? There’s no single “right” answer. What’s best for your flock truly depends on your space, lifestyle, and local wildlife. This guide helps you figure out what’s truly best for you. I remember picturing chickens happily scratching everywhere. Then reality hit: … Read more
Starting with backyard chickens? Great! One of the first head-scratchers you’ll face is, “Just how big does this chicken coop really need to be?” For standard chickens, plan on a bare minimum of 3-4 square feet of indoor coop space per bird, and for their outdoor run, aim for at least 8-10 square feet per … Read more