Build A Chicken Tunnel, or “Chunnel” This post comes from our guest blogger Julie M, who first shared photos of her chicken tunnel, also called a “chunnel”, on social media. Thank you, Julie, for sharing this informative blog on how you built...
How to Turn a Horse Stall Into a Chicken Coop Chicken coops can come in all shapes and sizes. In our Coop Tour series, we have shown you chicken tractors, using a high tunnel for a farmstead brooder, and how to predator proof your coop. In this post, we are going to...
Meyer Makes: Fall Moult Feather Wreath Fall is here! It is time for your chickens to do their fall molt. What to do with all those feathers? Follow our instructions below to make a beautiful Fall Molt Feather Wreath of your own! Materials Needed: grapevine wreath...
Cold Weather Chicken Coop Prep The days are getting shorter, football season has arrived and before long winter will be upon us. Is your chicken coop ready? Here’s a list of things I do to prepare my laying flock and their housing for the cold months ahead. Seal up...
How To Deal With Summer Heat And Your Flock Ahh, summer! The long, warm, sunny days are here. While many of us relish the warmth of the summer sun, your poultry flock may suffer from the its ill effects unless you plan ahead. Here are a few tips on dealing with...