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Ensuring their safety and well-being is a top priority when keeping chickens. Installing a convenient and reliable coop door is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a secure chicken coop. The Chickcozy Automatic Chicken Coop Door offers the perfect solution, with innovative features that set it apart from traditional chicken coop doors. In … Read more
Impact-Site-Verification: 05e0c007-8e0a-4cd3-bc9a-5f1251bdab04 Many backyard chicken farmers find their chickens’ egg laying slowing or stopping altogether during the summer. While the first thought is to attribute it to the extreme heat we suffer each year, it may not be why some of your hens stop laying. Internal egg laying in chickens is not a common condition, … Read more
One overlooked aspect of backyard chicken farming is choosing the right chicken breeds for hot climates. Your breed choices impact the well-being and productivity of your flock, which in turn affects the sustainability and profitability of your farm. Hot environments, typically characterized by temperatures ranging from [86-104 °F] and high humidity, present unique and significant … Read more
In the bustling landscape of modern life, where convenience often reigns supreme, the art of food preservation without refrigeration is experiencing a revival within urban homesteading circles. This resurgence is fueled by economic considerations and an awareness of the health risks associated with mass-produced foods. Salt, sugar, trans-fats, and artificial additives in commercial products have … Read more
If you are new to backyard chicken farming, the thought of raising baby chicks at home may be intimidating. However, watching your babies grow from fuzzy hatchlings to full-grown birds is rewarding. Making the process more rewarding is building your own DIY chick brooder. It only takes a few materials and basic woodworking skills to … Read more
Welcome to the world of sustainable chick-rearing. If you’re looking for a creative and eco-friendly way to give your baby chicks the best start in life, you’ve come to the right place. Unlike building the chick brooder in our DIY Chick Brooder post, this upscaled chick brooder shows you how to transform a used kitchen … Read more
Most people raising chickens for the first time over-complicate their needs…wasting money on fancy gadgets and equipment they don’t need. Backyard chicken farming is relatively simple. Your birds’ only needs are food, shelter, and water. While poultry waterers and feeders are nice, they aren’t necessary; anything deep enough to avoid tipping and the chickens walking … Read more