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Any advice on cleaning in sub-freezing weather? Usually I clean thoroughly once a week, rinsing everything, cleaning with water and vinegar, re-rinsing, and letting dry, including perch bars, tray under the perches, nesting boxes, ramp up to the coop, and food and water bowls. First, will...

Forgive me if this is common knowledge among chicken owners. I've never owned chickens before May. This morning I found a frog or toad in the chickens' nesting box. I chased him away. This afternoon, he was right back there, making himself at home in the other nesting box. Is his presence going...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am brand new to chickens. We got ours just about two weeks ago. (2) How many chickens do you have right now? 4 (3) What breeds do you have? Rhode Island Reds (4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens? I've...