Articles by PioneerChicks

Fermenting is a simple process which involves soaking chicken feed then feeding it to your chickens. It is similar to a sourdough starter! And...

This article was originally a poster I made for 4H, but then I decided to make it into an article so others can enjoy it. It took a long time, but...

As it nears winter, the new chicken keepers start to panic. "How will my chickens survive the cold?" "Do I need a heat lamp?" "Are there any...

Hi everybody! When I first got my silkie chicks I searched for everything about them, especially about sexing them, as I had heard that silkies...

In this article we'll be going over how goals can benefit you and your poultry, and how to set them. I'm no expert on the subject, but I'll share...

There are many misconceptions out there about feeding chickens eggshells for calcium, so I'll share what I know and you can decide what you'll do...

This coop is currently my newest addition, created in 2019. This coop follows the design of The Tall Coop, but is smaller. It can hold the same...

Silkies are one of the most misunderstood chicken breeds. There are many false facts floating around about them, so I'm going to try to set them...

Out of all my coops, this one is my favorite. Made in 2015. It is my largest and it can very comfortably hold 8 large-fowl chickens. It is made...

Maybe your a newbie chicken keeper with teen chicks just old enough for the coop, or have a problem with stubborn chickens sleeping outside...

This is the first pigeon loft I have built. I have a small store-built loft for my pair of Birmingham Rollers, Cher Ami and Commando, but as I am...

Note: I use chicken wire instead of hardware cloth. Some people may critique that, but I don't have a ton of predators around here, and those that...

Roosters are a beautiful (and loud) addition to every flock. But fear of an aggressive rooster can make many people back down. Don't worry, with a...

This was my first coop, made in 2012. It can comfortably hold six standard-sized chickens. We actually got this idea online, but I don't remember...

Often times when people are building a chicken coop for the first time, they don't know where to start. Here is a list of the most important...

This recipe is a family favorite, which coming from a large and picky family is a miracle! And now, I will share with you the secrets of making...

Because I have multiple coops, I decided to make a short article with links to my loft, chicken run, and coops, along with a few extra notes. So...