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Usually, a fox will grab one chicken, take it back to its den, and then return for more. However, if a fox gets in an… Read More »Will A Fox Come Back For Chickens?

Sleeping on the ground or floor of the coop also leaves them more susceptible to pathogens, bacteria and external parasites such as mites and lice,… Read More »Is It Ok For Chickens To Sleep On The Ground?

It is true chickens are creatures of HABIT. Once they have in their mind that they need to return to the coop, they will do… Read More »Will Chickens Automatically Go Back To The Coop?

Chickens are notorious escape artists. If there is a way out of their coop, they will often find a way if they think there are… Read More »Do Chickens Try To Escape?

Free-ranging hens can happily wander unattended through a backyard and return to a small hen house to roost if that’s what suits your lifestyle. Lock… Read More »Will Chickens Stay In The Yard?

Chickens that are scared will try to hide or run away. Some people think chickens don’t get sad, but they do, especially if they don’t… Read More »What Do Chickens Do When They Are Scared?

Here’s what to do: Keep your chickens in their coop for 1-2 weeks. Start letting them out at the same time every morning. Watch to… Read More »How Do I Get My Chickens To Come Back Home?

Sure. With some planning, you can let your microflock free-range happily and safely in your backyard. Being the responsible caretaker of a small, urban flock… Read More »Can I Let My Chickens Out In The Yard?

The good news is that keeping free-range chickens is possible even without heavy fencing and predator-proofing. Chicken yard design ideas would require an article of… Read More »Can Chickens Free-Range Without A Fence?

Do Chicken Coops Need To Be Enclosed? Enclosing a chicken coop is a recommended practice due to clever predators in the area. However, closing the… Read More »Does A Chicken Run Have To Be Enclosed?