Lillie Nelson

Add wire fencing or mesh on top of existing fences to help keep your birds inside. You can also install an electric chicken fence to… Read More »What Keeps Chickens In Your Yard?

Free-range chickens get more exercise and sunlight and are generally happier. A hen that is allowed to spend her day roaming the fields and wood… Read More »Are Free Range Chickens Happy?

First, free-range or pastured chickens do not go back to a “cage” at night. Most live in chicken coops or houses. Ours is larger than… Read More »Where Do Free Range Chickens Go At Night?

Wind chimes will deter birds. The loud noise will startle birds and keep them away. However, If a bird gets used to wind chimes’ noise,… Read More »Do Wind Chimes Scare Chickens?

The answer to the question ‘do I need to move the chicken coop around’ is no – leaving the coop stationary is absolutely fine for… Read More »Do You Have To Move Chickens Around The Yard?

“Free-range” is a term that refers to a method of animal husbandry where animals are able to roam freely outdoors rather than being confined by… Read More »What Is Life Like For A Free-Range Chicken?

Chickens can indeed be left alone for a maximum of four days, as long as you have prepared in advance as you would with any… Read More »How Many Days Can I Leave My Chickens Alone?

How to help lost chickens come home: A local lost pet group on Facebook. Use a torch at night to spot reflective eyes looking back… Read More »How Do I Find My Escaped Chickens?

Chickens can and do come back on their own. Over the years I have been had one that was taken by a fox and managed… Read More »Can Chickens Find Their Way Home If Lost?