Lillie Nelson

The most basic option for cleaning your chook coop is a mixture of vinegar and water-either ACV or white vinegar will work. Simply mix about… Read More »Can I Spray Vinegar In My Chicken Coop?

4 Ways To Battle Chicken Poop And Reclaim Your Yard Rake It & Pick It Up. If conditions aren’t too damp, pick up as much… Read More »How Do You Control Chicken Poop?

Burying mesh at least one foot deep around the sides of the enclosure will keep predators from digging. Keeping chickens indoors at night is easily… Read More »How Do You Keep Free Range Chickens Safe?

Encourage your Pyrenees to protect your chickens by creating artificial dangers, then rewarding your Pyrenees with treats and praise when she defends them. If you… Read More »How Do You Train A Great Pyrenees To Guard Chickens?

Most dogs are not trying to kill your birds. They simply want to chase, but even chasing can be fatal, because chickens often break their… Read More »Why Do Dogs Go After Chickens?

They must be completely enclosed in a safe henhouse, with four solid walls and a sturdy roof, every night. Predators can also dig under fences… Read More »What Kind Of Shelter Do Chickens Need?

Electric poultry fencing is an even better option to protect against ground predators. When avian predators are a problem, covering the chicken run with wire… Read More »How Do I Protect My Chickens From My Dog?

Adding a vitamin/electrolyte supplement into the drinking water for a day or two can help with any shock from the injury. Never give chickens electrolytes… Read More »What Do You Do For A Chicken In Shock?

Section 822.013 of the Texas Health and Safety Code allows a livestock owner to shoot a dog or coyote that is attacking, is about to… Read More »Can I Shoot A Dog That Is Killing My Chickens In Texas?