How much do backyard chickens cost? Will they pay for themselves? Can I even make money selling eggs? These are common questions when considering a flock of laying hens. Let’s break down the cost of chickens—both to get started and monthly. Your Cost For Chickens Will Vary Everyone’s costs for raising chickens will be different….
When you begin the adventure of backyard chicken keeping, those feathery friends can quickly become a well-loved part of the family. But what do you do when something goes awry? For those rare occasions, one of our favorite tools in our medicine cabinet is Blu Kote for chickens! Let’s talk about what Blu Kote is…
You’re thinking about backyard chickens. Or getting them soon. Great choice! We’re convinced chickens will be a great addition to your backyard or homestead. Let’s talk about what should be inside a chicken coop and why. Don’t Be Intimidated By Backyard Chickens! I’ll never forget the day I setup our first chicken coop in our…
The reality of backyard chicken keeping is that predators come with the territory. It’s not a matter of IF, but WHEN. So, there are some must-do steps to make a predator proof chicken coop that every chicken keeper NEEDS to know and implement. We had never lost a chicken, then… We’re grateful in our 9+…
When we wanted to expand our backyard chicken flock beyond our small stationary coop without spending a fortune, it was time to get creative. So, we picked up a used, wooden kids playset for free and transformed it into a mobile A-frame chicken tractor. This post talks about the benefits of mobile chicken coops and…
Chickens don’t need much. But a place to roost or perch is a necessity! The goal of this post is to give you an overview of why chicken roosting bars are important and show you two simple chicken roost designs that you can build quickly and easily with leftover materials. Why our chickens weren’t very…
Chicken prolapsed vent can pop up out of nowhere and is usually traumatic – both for the chicken and keeper. We learned a lot while treating our chicken with a prolapsed vent and will share what we tried to heal her naturally and how it went. Our Chicken Prolapsed Vent Story We got home late…
You have backyard chickens or are thinking about getting them but there’s one BIG question—How to care for chickens in the winter? Don’t fret! It’s much more simple than you may think. We’ll share our top tips for keeping your chickens safe and healthy during those frosty, snowy months. From Our Suburban Backyard to Our…
Already have an existing barn or pole barn on your property? Then you may just have the perfect spot to build your chicken coop! So don’t overthink it. We’ll break down what you need to know about building a chicken coop inside a barn along with the advantages and disadvantages. Why We Built A Chicken…
If you’re looking for a reliable, worry-free water source for your flock this winter, this easy do-it-yourself heated chicken waterer is it. Make it in just 10-15 minutes. Use your existing waterer. It’s simple and it works. Your chickens will love it and you will love not having to worry about frozen water in the dead…