Flies can be a real plague during the summer months when the weather is warm and days are long. Especially inside the chicken coop, where there are chicken droppings and water near, you’ll find thousands of flies. Not only are flies annoying, but they can also cause serious health issues to your chickens, like flystrike. […]
Chinchilla dust is high-quality natural dust for chinchillas to bathe. Chickens also love dust baths, regularly rooting in filthy soil. At first glance, chinchilla dust looks like a superior bathing solution for chickens. But is it safe for our beloved birds? To find out, we first need to understand what chinchilla dust is. What is […]
Nesting box curtains aren’t just about sprucing up your chicken coop. Ok, maybe just a little. But there are many more advantages to using curtains inside the chicken coop. Let’s find out what benefits there are and how to make them yourself! Why use nesting box curtains? Seclusion In nature, hens never lay eggs in […]
Nesting boxes are essential to any poultry setup, providing a safe and comfortable place for chickens to lay their eggs. However, these boxes can quickly become uncomfortable for the birds without proper cushioning.
One of the most upsetting issues when keeping chickens is dealing with a red mites infestation inside the chicken coop. Eradicating mites is difficult and time-consuming, but on the other hand, preventing red mites is quite an easy task!
Painting your chicken coop is a great idea to make it weatherproof, durable, and easy to clean. You can paint the outside as well as the inside. On top of that, it has a deterrent effect on red mites and other parasites. But what paint do you choose?
Maybe using the deep litter method in a chicken coop is something you’ve heard of before. It can make things easier for you as you won’t have to clean out the chicken droppings every week. The deep litter method is a way of composting your chicken’s droppings by letting them build up over time. But […]
Chickens need a roosting place in the chicken coop to sleep and spend the night. They stand upright on perches while they sleep. It’s their instinct to sleep standing on branches in a tree, so that’s what we mimic in the chicken coop. We’ll tackle everything you need to know: But first things first: What […]
Now and then, your chicken coop needs a thorough clean. If you want to discourage bacteria, flies, mites, or other parasites from visiting your flock, you’ll need to disinfect and clean the coop regularly. Do this at least twice a year, next to the basic clean you do periodically. We’ll give you a hand to […]
This is a complete guide to Chicken Coops. So if you have a chicken coop or need one, this guide has everything in it for you. Let’s dive in. What type of Chicken Coops are there? If you’re looking at chicken coops, the options range from extra small to full-size buildings. The main difference is […]
