by Amber G | Jan 26, 2026 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Creating clean, comfortable nesting boxes helps your hens feel safe and confident about where to lay their eggs. From sizing and bedding options to nesting pads and calming herbs, learn simple ways to customize nesting boxes that keep eggs protected and your flock happy.
by Linda F | Dec 1, 2025 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Poultry
Skunks love easy meals, which can make your chicken coop an appealing stop for late-night visitors. Simple kitchen staples like vinegar, orange-infused spray, and coffee grounds have helped keep skunks away during coop lock-up, reducing stress on ducks, geese, and chickens.
by Michelle | Nov 17, 2025 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Poultry
Keep your chickens happy and your yard green with Grazing Frames! These simple, low-cost structures protect plant roots while giving your flock access to fresh greens year-round. Learn how to build, seed, and maintain grazing frames for healthier chickens and better-quality eggs.
by Kara F | Aug 11, 2025 | Coop Tours, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Steph has established a poultry paradise at Chicken in the Woods Farm in Central Florida, surrounded by protective trees. The well-designed setup includes a comfortable chicken coop, secure feeding and husbandry areas, and thoughtful features that create a picturesque haven for her diverse flock of chickens, guineas, and heritage turkeys.
by Manda H | Jul 30, 2025 | Coop Tours, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Meyer Hatchery Brand Ambassador Sylvia from The Chicken Village takes us on a coop tour of her 4 coops and 3 runways! Check it out for ideas!
by Manda H | Jul 22, 2025 | Coop Tours, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Meyer Hatchery Brand Ambassador The Mermaid and The Sailor Farm takes us on a tour of their chicken castle in New Bern, North Carolina