Chicken

Lots of animals will steal chicken eggs as they are yummy indeed. Racoons, dogs, coyotes, snakes, rats, birds – even chickens themselves will eat their… Read More »What Would Be Stealing My Chicken Eggs?

Here are some ideas, some essential, and others that add an extra layer of protection. Use Secure Fencing to Protect Your Flock. Ensure your hens… Read More »How Do You Keep Foxes And Coyotes Away From Chickens?

Prevent foxes from digging under Attach a permanent mesh bottom to the coop. Attach a mesh skirt to the bottom of the coop. Leave the… Read More »How Do I Stop Foxes From Digging Under My Chicken Run?

Chickens also are great for controlling pests, especially in the garden. Not only do they love grasshoppers, they are excellent at defending a homestead from… Read More »Do Chickens Keep Bugs Away?

In addition to digging for gravel, our chickens dig to eat worms and bugs (and anything green coming up). I like worms. I like what… Read More »Do Chickens Dig For Bugs?

To deter digging predators, dig a 12″ trench all the way around the perimeter of the coop, burying the hardware cloth. Dirt floors should have… Read More »How Do I Keep The Predators From Digging Under My Chicken Coop?

Chickens Like to Stay Close to Home Their shelter is where they feel safe and they won’t want to wander too far away. After they… Read More »Why Do Free Range Chickens Not Run Away?

Either way, the rain is not good for chickens and while their feathers are water-resistant, they are not waterproof. Prolonged exposure, particularly to heavy rain… Read More »Does It Hurt Chickens To Be Out In The Rain?

Most birds seek the comfort of the shelter they know best when a storm is imminent. However, if the pressure inside proves too much for… Read More »Will Chickens Go To Coop In Storm?

Shrubs, fences and trees are all excellent wind blocks. For wooden coops, you can add Plexiglas sheets along the side that is prone to wind… Read More »How Do You Wind Proof A Chicken Run?