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How To Raise MealwormsI have a question. I got a take away container of 100g of mealworms from a produce store that sell feed.e.tc... for animals. I noticed there is a...- SkyAJK
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Omlet Coops: The Five Directives of Eglu ExcellenceTo me, that would be a little tight. I consider "Eggers" as a medium bird in my article, but to be honest, they can vary quite a bit in...- thecatumbrella
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Omlet Coops: The Five Directives of Eglu ExcellenceThank you for this great post! I recently inherited the Eglu Cube for free so wanted to try and make it work for me before I spend money on...
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Keeping a House Chicken… How, When, and Why?Great article! It seems like there are more people keeping indoor chickens and I can understand- I have 2 , a little polish girl named Suzi and a...- Janhill
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No More Frozen Chicken Water?I've never seen water heated this way, so kudos for the originality! Good pictures as well for someone that wants to replicate it themselves. No...
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The Dig Box: Customizable Fun for Any Chicken RunWell written article! I saw a similar idea to this in another article once, so I've been wanting to read more on this. It seems like it's...- Lacy Duckwing
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No More Frozen Chicken Water?Seems like a good idea for keeping your water dish from freezing! With the new system, do you still have to wrap the container in heat tape?- Evadig
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How To Raise MealwormsYour article is very informative and very good that you still have the colony of worms for so many years. I will raise my mealworms from today. I...
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10 Backyard Poultry Breeds That Thrive Without Fancy HousingGood overview of several popular, hardy breeds. I like that you included links to a couple of articles that focus on building with repurposed...
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Housing & Feeding Your Flock
Your flock needs a safe and comfortable home as well as proper nutrition. This section covers everything you need to know from chicken treats and layer pellets to proper coop building, care, and maintenance. Also, check out our thousands of chicken coops here!
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How We Built Our Run and Coop
- Atchurch
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maximizing coop current Real Estate
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This is a logic based solution to a situation that had been raised but, not fully vetted when we first built the coop & run. I am so glad that we... -
Winterizing chickens in octagon coop
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Phone Controlled Coop Door and Electric Fence Charger Using ESP8266 and Blynk
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A Raspberry PI controlled DIY Coop Door (with Python code!)
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Automatic coop doors are lifesavers. Unless you relish waking up like a chicken every day to let your birds out, you will want an automatic coop... -
It's Cold: Keeping Flocks Warm And Healthy In Winter
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It's cold! Record lows in the area have brought our chickens to an indignant resolution to stay in their coops. In order to manage chickens in... -
Quick Guide to Common Brooder and Coop Bedding Materials
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Keeping a House Chicken… How, When, and Why?
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Introduction Keeping a house chicken is a very debated topic. In this article we will cover a few individual experiences, statistics, tips, care... -
Transporting Cattle Panel
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Cattle panel can help make a quick and easy run or coop. Unfortunately, at 50" x 16', they are often difficult to transport and many places will... -
Fermented Feed - How we do it - The 4 Container Method
- BReeder!
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Feeding Options at Different Life Stages
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Winter proofing your coop-why and how
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Winter Proofing Your Coop - Why and How Winter is a beautiful season. Ice decorates the trees and snow covers the ground. However, if you... -
Choosing The Right Coop For You
- Welshies
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Coops are a wonderful thing. They house your flock, protect them, and shelter them in bad weather. However, they're also very confusing. There's... -
Yogurt For Chickens
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There is no doubt that chickens like and consume a lot of food. As a matter of fact, their eating behavior is unique and beams with energy. The... -
All About Chicken Roosts
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What is a Roosting Perch? Roosts are places where chickens gather to rest or sleep. It is quite common to see wild birds congregating in a tree... -
Some Thoughts On General Coop Hygiene And Ventilation
- LynneP
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One of the most important aspects of hygiene is providing adequate ventilation. Since we have lots of space overhead in the coop (8') and can... -
How many will fit?
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How many will fit? We often see on BackYard Chickens (BYC) the question, “how many will fit?”. It is a very reasonable question. It is one of... -
Automatic Duck House Door
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I have backyard ducks and sometimes it’s difficult to make it home in time to shut the ducks into their house safely for the night or be able to...