Reviews by thecatumbrella

Perfect article. Seriously. I came here to start considering what I'd need to do for more temperature sensitive breeds, and you've laid everything out in a well written, well organized format. Great pictures as well, and a video to boot!

Straight and to the point. Great progress photos. I'm bookmarking this one for future reference. Awesome job!

I appreciate that you stuck to the basics, because that's what matters most to chickens in summer: shade and cool (or not hot) water. The section on misters is a good idea, and I'm glad you made sure to mention that your chickens should have the OPTION to enter a misted area. Nice job on your first article!

Great idea for an article and for convincing people to put their chickens to work! I also appreciated the links you had posted in each section for a deeper dive. Nicely done.

Perfectly written. Smart formatting makes it easy to navigate. Don’t blame you for skipping bears, since hot wire would probably need its own article!

Really well written and covers everything one needs to know. Feather picking can be extraordinarily challenging to deal with, and this article is a great resource for collecting your thoughts and making a game plan. Well done!

I love articles like this; thinking outside the box to solve a problem. Appreciated all the different steps taken on how to bring the playhouse up to speed, as well as your honesty on any issues and how it held up. And I’m glad you showed the failed prefab as part of the journey to get to the playhouse.

I really enjoyed this. You have a comprehensive breakdown of all the things to consider when bringing poultry indoors, and gave lots of links and resources to alternative options and information. Really well done and easy to read.

Wow! So well organized and perfect for someone like me that’s still new to laying hens. Bookmarking for future reference!

Really nice build! Looks incredibly sturdy. My favorite is the window that faces into the run. Would love to do something like that myself (someday). Thanks for sharing!

I remember seeing this a few years ago and falling in love with it. Great problem solving, and honestly, my chickens would LOVE to live in something like this. Lots of hidey holes and options to explore and roost. Nicely done!

This is fantastic! I struggled so badly trying to use vet wrap on my feather-footed chick. Bookmarking this article for next time!

Amazing illustrations! I love that the article gets right to the point on all the benefits of coop height (for both feathered and unfeathered occupants). Vertical space is useable space in the chicken world!

Awesome article with great pictures! I 100% agree that colorful "toys" are wasted on older chicks and chickens, and the focus should be on more natural activities. My young chicks still take a lot of joy in pecking at unique objects, but your mileage will vary.

One of my favorite BYC articles. I come back to it again and again. Hoping to create a sectioned area of our run for exactly this purpose.

These photos are too cute. I really appreciate the step-by-step. What a perfect model

Everyone deserves love at Christmas!

Very nice collection of ideas on how to spoil your feathered friends.

Having a picture to go along with each egg type is incredibly helpful. Really appreciate this write up.

I love this. You really made the best of the space. We use an Omlet Cube for the same reason (red mite resistance), but it doesn't have a tiny ambient fireplace!

Unbelievably timely. I have a pullet littered in spots. Top possibilities are dirt or pecking (pecking order has been amped up lately). So well written, and gives me a springboard to start diagnosing.

Reviews by thecatumbrella

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Cold Weather Advisory: A Detailed Look at the Question of Supplemental Heat

Early stages of Contact Dermatitis/Foot Pad Dermatitis

Coop additions to help your flock through the summer!

9 Ways Backyard Chickens Save You Money (Beyond Just Eggs)

Common Predators to Look Out For In The Fall

Feather Picking In Chickens ~ My Experiences

Converted children’s playhouse

Keeping a House Chicken… How, When, and Why?

Reproductive Health in Chickens

Chicken Cabin

Almost Country Coop

Easy Brace For Splay Leg Chicks

Why coop height matters and the benefits of a taller coop

Xylophones, mirrors, and bells...oh my! — Discovering what activities your chickens actually enjoy

Chicken bully/chicken victim - a two-sided issue

How To Use a Chicken Harness

Jingle Clucks: Making Christmas Merry for Your Chickens

Common egg quality problems

Cottage Playhouse Plastic Chicken Coop.

Black Spots on a Chicken Comb

Reviews by thecatumbrella

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