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DIY Pole Barn to Chicken Coop Conversion
We didn’t plan to have chickens, it just happened. Here’s how we pulled off our pole barn to chicken coop conversion.
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Brooder Box Plans: Build Your Own Brooder Cabinet
Before I knew it, we were building this cabinet brooder from our own brooder box plans.
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DIY Chicken Tractor Plan
Are you looking for a chicken tractor plan that will protect chickens from hawks and other predators while allowing them to free range? Try this one.
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Keeping Your Flock Away from Predators Takes Strategy, Knowledge, and a Little Craftiness
Predators are in all parts of the world, and there is quite a list of potential danger coming from both above and below. So what can you do to protect your birds when such predators are constantly lurking?
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What Does a Chicken Coop Need in Case of Emergency
What does a chicken coop need in case of emergency? Learn what you need to have on hand to be prepared for the unknown.
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Chicken Predators and Winter: Tips to Keep Your Flock Safe
Chicken predators are always a concern for small flock owners, but the risk of attack may actually be worse in winter months. Winter is the season of privation for all creatures, but extreme weather can change it from a time of scarcity to a season of starving.
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Build a Chicken Run and Coop from Recycled Materials
If you want some great ideas on how to build a chicken coop using local and recycled materials, look at these great stories for inspiration.
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Chicken Fences: Chicken Wire Vs. Hardware Cloth
If it’s called chicken wire, it must be for chickens, right? Chicken wire is widely recognized as the hexagon shaped welded wire, commonly used on farms for various fencing needs, including for chicken fences.
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How to Build a Chicken Coop From a Garden Shed
Add to Favorites The day I brought home the first two chicks, I went against all the advice I give to people thinking about getting backyard chickens. We had a …
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6 Basics for Chicken Coop Design
When thinking about basic chicken coop design, you need to consider six main things. Whether you plan to construct a high-end, designer chicken coop or something basic, you’ll need to keep your birds safe from predators.
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