Alberto Ray

Chickens need constant access to fresh, clean water and feed. On average, a full–grown laying hen will drink a pint of water daily. How long… Read More »Do Chickens Need Fresh Water Every Day?

If you’re new to keeping chickens, it may surprise you to know that they don’t like to sleep on the floor. Chickens need a place… Read More »What To Build For Chickens To Sleep On?

Like all living things, chickens need water to thrive. But keeping your hens hydrated in winter can be a challenge when temperatures plummet. Consider these… Read More »Do Chickens Need Water In Winter?

Wire like this – the standard roll of chicken wire – is inexpensive and easy enough to work with. It will certainly keep chickens in… Read More »Is Chicken Wire Strong Enough To Keep Predators Out?

Predator Protection An elevated coop will be less vulnerable to small predators, and all cracks, holes and crevices should be tightly sealed to keep out… Read More »Do Chickens Need A Closed Coop?

The door in the coop for chickens should be between 8 and 12 inches wide and between 10 and 16 inches tall depending on the… Read More »How Big Of A Hole Can A Chicken Fit Through?

Chicken Wire Wire needs to be buried in the ground about 8 inches, ideally 12 to be completely safe but if you bend the wire… Read More »Do I Need To Bury Chicken Wire?

light your coop in the evenings. Chickens can’t see well in the dark. Having a light that goes on at dusk and off in the… Read More »Should You Keep A Light On In A Chicken Coop?

Chickens go to roost at night. In the wild, chickens roost high in trees. In the chicken house they roost as high as they can… Read More »Where Would A Chicken Hide At Night?