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About 20 years ago I built a small chicken coop. I copied the one found here. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/monicas-chicken-house.47787/
The fellow who built it had a blog with exact measurements which I followed. I used hardware cloth wire and metal roofing. It worked very well as...
My 10 year old grand daughter fell in love with her Uncle's chickens and began begging her Dad for a coop. Her dad, my son, works long hours and didn't see a way to be able to do it. I volunteered to build the coop.
I tried to make it as kid friendly as I could. I incorporated several features...
After keeping chickens for about 4 years, I gave my birds to a friend and sold my tiny coop on craig's list. After only two summers I came to the conclusion that I liked having chickens, but I didn't like the daily maintenance that was required with my former set up.
I don't want to clean out...
This is a Draft!! *accidentally posted it!
It all began with adopting a Silkie Rooster, hatching 11 chicks and raising 7 ducks..... now we have a Large Coop, 2 turkeys, ducks and 17 chickens (all broody 🤣).
This coop was a abandoned horse shelter within an old horse pen. Eventually it was...
This is what I/we built (mostly). Photos of the actual build follow below, my build thread is https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/authentic-woods-kd-knock-down-10-by-16-coop-build.1304202/
I am “build” capable and resourceful. However I was incredibly lucky to have assistance of my sister...
I am in Pennsylvania so these are predators that are near me feel free to ask about other predators if you have questions
Since most of these predators are nocturnal be prepared have shoes by the door.
Foxes
Foxes are the worst because there is no certain way to get rid of them...
Fried Dandelions. Yup. The yellow flower that turns into a wish!
My Great Grandma--who survived the Great Depression-- taught me when I was a little girl how to create many things from her backyard: corn cob jelly, dandelion green salad, dandelion jelly, and our favorite, fried dandelions...
With only a small daily dosage of time spent at BackYard Chickens, anyone can access a wealth of information as inexhaustible as is cleaning under the roosts.
Key benefits associated with a few minutes a day spent at BYC:
Acquisition of knowledge. Where else can you continue your learning and...
So, you have decided that you want to raise quail. There are many questions that you will have, but here you will learn what your quail need to eat in order to thrive.
This guide will help you find feed with proper nutrition for your quail. This includes all common species of quail including...
If you think you might be getting scammed, STOP. You should feel comfortable with a purchase, not skeptical or suspicious.
I was once scammed in an indoor plant group on Facebook thinking being retired law enforcement, I could never fall for such a thing, yet I did...
In today's digital age, memes have become a universal language of humor and a staple of online culture. These viral images and videos, often accompanied by clever captions, have the power to make us laugh, think, and connect with others across the internet. If you've ever wanted to try your hand...
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Hi! Thanks for reading! Just a heads up that I don't take pictures of my flock much so this article lacks photos. My chickens are a bit camera shy! 😉 But I am sure you will still enjoy.
Future chicken name ideas and suggestions are welcome! I am always looking for names! 🤩 In fact, I have some 3...
This is the first chicken coop I've ever made. The bottom run is about 6x6 feet square. The challenge was to not spend anything on materials except for screws, hardware cloth, hinges and latches. We just had a workshop built so I used some of the leftover pine wood (1.5" wide strips) for the...
I'm going to either add to this a lot or not. But here's a guide to some of the more commonly known chicken breeds! I will go over lots of them, and if you have a suggestion just make a comment. Let's get started!
Easter is a time of joy and celebration, where families and friends come together to enjoy each other's company, exchange gifts and enjoy delicious meals. It is also a great time to get creative and make the most of the season's festivities. If you're a backyard chicken owner, why not...
I have a broody who has added about 4 eggs to her clutch over the last couple weeks, and she started hatching the eggs I gave her yesterday. My incubator (china-bator) has been doing great, but it's full! So I decided to make my own lock down incubator! My plan is to keep my china-bator with the...