Chicken

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 »How Do You Keep Chickens From Leaving Your Yard?

Many people allow them to free range for short time each day, but to keep the chickens from wandering too far, they limit “recess” to… Read More »How Long Should I Let My Chickens Free Range?

If any of the many predators chase away your chickens, they may not return to the coop right away. They could have run off to… Read More »Will Chickens Come Back If They Run Away?

Clear a room for your chickens and lay down a tarp. Anywhere with a concrete or tiled surface would be best, like a garage, bathroom… Read More »How Do You Keep Chickens Safe In A Storm?

Can I use corrugated metal panels for a chicken coop roof? Absolutely. Corrugated metal is the next most popular roofing type I’ve seen people use… Read More »Is Metal Roof Ok For Chicken Coop?

Not all chicken coops need floors, particularly those that use the deep litter method, have soil that drains well, and are well-designed to keep out… Read More »Should A Chicken Run Have A Floor?

Can chickens stay in the run at night? If your run is completely secure then you can leave the hens in the run overnight. All… Read More »Can Chickens Stay In The Run At Night?

Is mud bad for chickens? In a word yes, They get infections and bumble foot much more easily. They have muddy feet which dirties the… Read More »Are Chickens Ok On Mud?

Some love to hunker down at night and refuse to go into the coop. Even in the rain, some chickens prefer the outdoors to a… Read More »Can Chickens Sleep In The Rain At Night?

If you don’t clean your chicken coop regularly, bacteria and other diseases can grow in the coop. This can make your chickens sick and could… Read More »Can Chickens Get Sick From A Dirty Coop?