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    The Top 5 Ways to Keep Rodents Out of Your Chicken Coop

    June 19, 2023 / No Comments

    As a chicken owner, you know how important it is to keep your coop safe and secure. However, even with the best efforts, rodents can easily find their way in and wreak havoc on your flock. Did you know that a single rat can contaminate up to 10 times the amount of food it eats in a single day with its feces and urine? Not only is this disgusting, but it can also lead to the spread of diseases to your birds. That’s why we’ve compiled the top five ways to keep rodents out of your chicken coop. From sealing up entry points to considering getting a cat, we’ve got…

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    Rebecca Beauchemin

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    Why Chickens Roost While Sleeping

    June 8, 2023 / No Comments

    Have you ever noticed Why Chickens Roost While Sleeping over sleeping on the ground? It might seem like a small detail, but this behavior is actually rooted in natural instincts and provides numerous benefits for their health and safety. In this article, we’ll delve into the reasons why chickens prefer to roost, including protection from predators, better sleep quality, and social hierarchy. Whether you’re a seasoned chicken owner or considering joining the backyard chicken trend, understanding roosting behavior is essential for providing your feathered friends with a comfortable and safe living environment. To see how I built the perfect roost click here >>>>> Natural Instincts Chickens have a strong natural…

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    How to Grow Chicken Grass Window Boxes: My chickens favorite treat!

    June 29, 2022 / No Comments

    Growing chicken grass in window boxes for your chickens is super easy and a very healthy treat for them. See below for step by step instructions on how to grow chicken grass for your flock. If you love my chicken coop be sure to check out my article on Chicken Coop Construction: How to Build a Predator Proof Chicken Coop Step 1: Build a shelf for your chicken grass window boxes Many animals around your coop will be attracted to the seeds and will dig in the window boxes. Including your chickens if they free range. Keeping them on the ground will not work! I have had much better luck…

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    Chickens

    Automatic Chicken Feeder

    January 30, 2015 / 6 Comments

    Making this Automatic Chicken Feeder was overall a very easy project and required only a few supplies.  Once you find the supplies assembly should take less than an hour.  The large feeders hold about 12 cups of feed and the smaller feeders I use for oyster shell and grit. To make a large feeder you need: 1 4in PVC Wye fitting 1 4in PVC pipe about 24in long 1 4in PVC pipe about 6 in long 1 4in PVC cap fitting 1 4in knock-out or separator piece PVC primer and cement   Steps to making an Automatic Chicken Feeder: 1.  Lay all the pieces out in the order shown 2.  Cement…

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    Chickens

    Chicken Coop Construction: How to Build a Predator Proof Chicken Coop

    January 29, 2015 / 1 Comment

    (Backyard Chickens 2017 2nd place Coop Contest Winner!) In this article you will find: Our chicken coop began its life as an old, sad, playhouse that we considered demolishing several times.  When we decided to get chickens I began researching chicken coop construction. I fell in love with the idea of having an adorable and functional space for my flock.  Most of the pre-fab coops you can buy online are very small and didn’t look very sturdy or predator proof.  We have 20 acres of woods behind our house predator proof was a must.  And so it began — turning the sad playhouse into a safe place for our hens. As…

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My name is Rebecca and I’m a mom, wife, home décor stylist, chicken keeper, gardener & home chef. Read More >>


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