The amount of space you need depends on the breed of chickens you are keeping. According to recommendations by the University of Missouri Extension, a single medium-sized chicken requires floor space of at least 3 square feet inside the coop and at least 8 to 10 square feet of outdoor space. However, it is worth […]
Time in this case refers to the number of hours you need to spend on caretaking chores every day. Fortunately, some of the major tasks such as building a chicken coop are only done once. Make sure that you have completed building your chicken coop before you acquire the birds. The amount of time spent
Here are a few important things you need to first consider before you bring your first chickens home: Stay Legal It is important to check your local town ordinances and find out if raising chickens at home is allowed in the neighborhood you live in. Find out also if there is a limit to the
If you are planning to raise your own chickens, the first thing you need is a total commitment to the project. The next thing you need is this complete guide to raising chickens that takes you from scratch, so to speak, to a proud owner of a flock of happy egg-laying hens, roosters, and chicks. You
One of the most common questions we get from chicken coop customers is “how can I keep predators out?” No matter where you live, there are critters out there who want your chickens, want their eggs, or both. We have listed the best ways that we recommend securing your chicken coop and run against predators.
There is a wide variety of choice when it comes to choosing the best bedding for your coop. The most obvious requirement for any type of bedding is that it should be safe for your flock to use. There are also other desirable qualities in the wonderful world of coop bedding such as absorbency. Damp
If you notice that one or more of your chicken’s are limping, it’s important that you don’t consider it as a minor issue. In most cases a sign of limping in a chicken could be the result of bumblefoot. Bumblefoot is known for being an unwanted bacterial infection or painful abscess that occurs on the
When it comes to keeping pets and more so when keeping livestock, it’s always important that you expect the unexpected to happen. If there is ever an emergency, it’s essential that you have everything and are well equipped with both the right tools and knowledge to help resolve any incidents. The time you save by
