by Manda Hepworth | Apr 5, 2021 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
The Difference Between A Chicken Coop And Run Let’s talk about the difference between a chicken coop and a chicken run. To break it down, a chicken coop is a house for your chickens. The coop contains nesting boxes and roosts and can be completely closed at night to... 
by Meghan H | Sep 16, 2019 | Chickens
Keeping Multiple Roosters in a Flock Do you believe a chicken yard isn’t a chicken yard without a rooster or two? When I first started out in the wonderful world of chickens I didn’t want a rooster. We ended up with a rooster in our original 10 chicks and I discovered... 
by Meghan H | Jun 10, 2019 | Chickens, Poultry
Chicken Keeping on a Budget As an Amazon Associate, Meyer Hatchery may earn from qualifying purchases made through links posted on this site It’s no secret that raising your chickens, whether for eggs, meat or both, can be an expensive undertaking. Some of us may... 
by Meghan H | Apr 2, 2018 | Chickens, Homestead
Integrating New Chickens Into Your Existing Flock If you’ve owned chickens for any longer than, say, a few weeks, you probably have already observed behavior related to the “pecking order”. Since integrating new chickens to an existing flock messes up that delicate... 
by Meghan H | May 1, 2012 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Chicken Coops: What to Consider Spring has sprung and chicks are chirping. Tis the season to plan for your new outdoor projects. If you’re considering chickens you’ll need to make some serious decisions about their long-term care. Chicken coops should be...