Coops
Building a Chicken Coop from Trees
Building a chicken coop from trees can be a rewarding project for an advanced beginner to a competent carpenter.
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Picking A Tractor for Tractor Coops
Chicken tractors are a popular method of grazing birds on the homestead. Let’s look at some considerations for picking a tractor for tractor coops.
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Predators and Coop Doors
Predators like foxes, opossums, dogs and hawks threaten your poultry. Protect them with safe, automatic coop doors.
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The Pros and Cons of Chicken Coop Bedding
What’s the best bedding for your chicken coop? Experts weigh in on your options for healthy chicken coop bedding.
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Rodents and Your Coop
While you want to keep chickens, you might not want rodents attracted to their feed. Clean up feed and keep a clean coop to avoid rat problems and prevent the spread of diseases.
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Why do you need an automatic coop door?
Let’s look at 5 reasons why an automatic coop door is a great addition to chicken raising in the 21st century.
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Building a Chicken Coop
Build a chicken coop for your flock size and environment. Use inexpensive, secondhand, or scavenged materials materials
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Best Nest Box
Plans and instructions for a practical (and cute!) poultry nest box.
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A Smart Coop For Your Backyard
There are “smart coop” devices and “no-so-smart” devices, much like there are smart chickens and not-so-smart chickens (you know the ones).
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Chicken-Friendly Coop Decorations
Decking the halls of your coop and run with some safe, chicken-friendly decorations is a great way to get your flock — and family — into the holiday spirit.
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