Articles by Billiam

In Arizona, we will average 100+ degrees from June to September. Our challenge and concerns are around shade and keeping our chickens cool. When the chickens are constantly exposed to this weather they get stressed and can even result in loss of life. I have had a misting system set up in my...

This is my first coop which I think will be a continual work in progress. Over all the coop and run is 4' x 8' and the coop portion is 3' x 4' with a 1' x 3' nesting box pop out. I hope you like it. Material: The wood I used is pine 2x3's that you can get at Home Depot and Lowes. I drilled...

Started with six Black Australorp chicks. Lost one to suffocation along the way. We've got five healthy girls that give us each one egg a day. Even as the days are getting hotter, they haven't missed a day. Wow! 1 week old Three weeks old 4 weeks I think. First time in their new...

In Arizona, we will average 100+ degrees from June to September. Our challenge and concerns are around shade and keeping our chickens cool. When the chickens are constantly exposed to this weather they get stressed and can even result in loss of life. I have had a misting system set up in my...