Since moving to the farm three years ago, I’ve completely changed the way my family eats. Gone are packaged, processed foods, chips, and anything junk like. We eat a lot more fruits and veg…

Sprouting Grains for Chickens: Fodder for Thought

My heart swoons for beautiful chicken coops. And although the Hen Hilton is built, it's not quite "finished". So I'm always looking at phot...

Welcome to the Queen Bee Coop-on Tour. Every day for the next couple weeks or so I’ll be featuring a different chicken coop! These were all sent in by Queen Bee readers. Here’s our second coop, sent in by Angie in Vancouver, Washington! Cost: About $400. We ended up spending a little more then they wanted to because Continue Reading

I am fascinated by chicken coop designs. Gardener’s Supply Company has something called the Little Egg Chicken Tractor. Now, I tend to be very much a do-it-yourself type, so I see something like this and think about how I could make it better (and cheaper), so it’s the basic design that I’m looking at. It …

My heart swoons for beautiful chicken coops. And although the Hen Hilton is built, it's not quite "finished". So I'm always looking at phot...

Make suet cakes for your chickens this winter! Quick and easy recipe using almost anything you have on hand! You just need a solid fat and seeds for these easy to make chickens treats!

One of the best ways to provide a comfortable home for your chickens is to build your own chicken coop. You don’t need to spend a lot of money or time on this project, as there are 25 free DIY chicken coop plans that you can choose from. These plans cover different styles, sizes, and shapes of chicken coops, so you can find the one that matches your backyard and your preferences. Each plan comes with detailed instructions, illustrations, and lists of materials, making it easy for you to follow along. You don’t have to worry about missing any steps

NOTE: This article is about 10 REALLY common mistakes new chickens owners (and sometimes even experienced chicken raisers) make that lose you money, or worse, cost you your chickens’ lives. Read to find out these chicken raising tips! Chickens are well-known for being the gateway animal on new ho

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Inevitably when an animal get sick on the farm, it is the weekend, or a public holiday. There are some effective home remedies that you can use on your

Alaskan's Chicken Coop Complex (I made a separate page for my Muscovy Coop and Overflow Poultry Coop: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/alaskans-smaller-coops and my free Bantam Coop...

Do you want to build a duck house or coop for your new ducks? Here are 37 of the best free DIY duck house plans we've collected from all over the net.

Brahma chickens have three features that set them apart from most other breeds: They are gigantic with males reaching about 12 lbs They have fully feathered legs and feet that look like pants They are incredibly gentle and sweet-natured Brahma chickens are great if you’re a backyard chi

Keep nasty chemicals out of your coop (and home!) while also banishing germs with our Homemade Chicken Coop Cleaner

My heart swoons for beautiful chicken coops. And although the Hen Hilton is built, it's not quite "finished". So I'm always looking at phot...

Chicken Coop Made of Pallets: The need for a very low cost chicken coop brought me to this solution. I needed very few tools and a lot of good old fashioned work. My son's were a great help in the disassembly of the pallets and the build was strictly by the seat of my pants wit…

Building a goose coop or duck house. Waterfowl don't need the same things as chickens do, so building ducks or geese a coop is slightly different than building a chicken coop. I'll show you how.

Learn how to build a chicken coop in 4 easy steps. Whether you're rural or urban, these tips will help you get started. Now updated with even more tips!

My heart swoons for beautiful chicken coops. And although the Hen Hilton is built, it's not quite "finished". So I'm always looking at phot...

my new breeder cages well, I have been around chickens since the day I came home from the hospital as a baby so you think I would know not to buy more chickens if you don't have the coops already built, but I did it, I got lavender orps, bcm...

The condo duplex coop This project began simple enough, build a coop separated in two to keep my buff orpingtons on one side and barred rocks on the other. Once I got into it, it evolved into a 2 month project that met my requirements of what I...

Let's talk about our first year raising ducks: brooding ducklings, building a duck house/run, collecting duck eggs, and more!

Time to feather the nest!

When designing a coop and chicken roosting bars, we all need a chicken roosting ideas. Here are ideas on chicken coop and how to install them.

American friend of readersheds and all round Historic Shed expert Jo-Anne Peck has been pinning some interesting chicken coops on her pinterest board. Source: backyardchickens.com via Jo-Anne on Pinterest Source: williams-sonoma.com via Jo-Anne on Pinterest Source: homesteadsurvival.blogspot.com via Jo-Anne on Pinterest Source: debraprinzing.com via Jo-Anne on Pinterest Jo-Anne said the reason for her pinning is… Continue reading Are chicken coops becoming more fancy than sheds?

Are your chickens looking a bit naked these days? What the heck is going on!? They're molting! But how often do chickens molt and how long do they molt for?

Enhance your chicken coop with these 10 practical tips for better ventilation, safety, and comfort for your feathered friends.

Wow! This winter has been some kind of crazy! It's way too cold! Y'all bundle up out there! We're fighting a serious case of winter boredom around here - with our chickens that is. They are plucking each other's feathers out, just because it's something to do. Not a good thing when temperatures are dropping so. I thought I would try my hand at making a boredom buster 'Flock Block'. It is the perfect way to entertain your chickens while providing them with some wholesome winter nutrition. And it's super easy to do! No need to spend $15 or more. Make it yourself. Save money, and know exactly what your feeding to your flock. Printable Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups Scratch Grains (This helps boost their metabolism and keep them warm.) 1 cup Layer Feed (I used pellets.) 1 cup Old Fashioned or Quick Oats (I used Quick Oats.) 3/4 cup Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (High in protein - to help grow back those missing feathers) 1/2 cup Cornmeal 1/4 cup Flour 1/2 cup Raisins, Dried Cherries, etc. (This time, I used a mix of Raisins, Cherries, and Cranberries.) 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (Multiple health benefits) 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (De-worming properties) 4 Eggs, beaten and shells finely crushed 1/2 cup Blackstrap Molasses (High in calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium) 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (Coconut oil is best, but you can use corn or vegetable oil if you don't have any.) Method: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray two 8 inch cake pans with cooking oil. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix wet ingredients in a small bowl, then pour into the large bowl. Using a spoon, mix everything together until well coated. Press half of the mixture into each baking pan. Smooth it as flat as possible. Use the back of a wooden spoon to create a small hole near the edge of your 'cake', for hanging. (see picture) The hole is not necessary if using with a swinging treat holder. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove to cool. Once completely cooled, remove the block by inverting the pan. It may be helpful to run a knife around the edges first. Placement is easy. Either run a piece of twine (or small rope) through the hole, and hang your 'better than Flock Block' in your run. Or, place it in a swinging treat holder for your chickens to enjoy! The convenient size of these blocks also make them easy to store. Just pop the second one in a gallon zipper bag until ready to use. Place it into the freezer for extended storage. Happy Chickens! The kitties seem to like it too... lol Related Posts you might enjoy: DIY Swinging Treat Holder for Chickens Chicken CRACK - They go CRAZY for it! Growing Grass Inside for Small Flock Winter Treat Feeding

Oh no! You discovered your chickens have worms. Now that you are officially grossed out, what should you do next? While finding out that your chickens have worms is undoubtedly unsettling, it is important to

14 Duck Breeds telling you their breed characteristics, temperament, amount of eggs laid a year, interesting facts, broodiness, & size.

Tag along as Susanna Salk and I visit Bunny Williams at her iconic pool house for the latest episode in our At Home with video series.

This is the story of the Little Red Hen House. Once upon a time (July 2011) my dear husband built me a chicken coop. We live in North Central Washington on a high plateau (elevation of 2800') surrounded by dry land wheat. Our little town...

Wood Pellets For Chicken Coop Bedding are an expensive and handy alternative to traditional wood shavings.

When these garage-sale finds needed a spruce (or a total makeover), mom and dad got to work.

Using the deep litter method for your winter chicken coop is a great way to keep your chickens healthy and warm during the cold months.