Chicken

Though chicks need grit to help digest their food, sand gets sodden and can clump in the chick’s crop unlike commercial grit or dirt. This… Read More »Can I Use Sand Instead Of Grit For Chickens?

Surprisingly, shredded paper makes pretty good chicken bedding. It also is a green option if you’re using recycled paper and have a shredder and much… Read More »Is Paper Bedding Safe For Chickens?

To paint the floor of your chicken coop, simply apply two coats (or more) of a durable exterior latex paint. What kind of paint is… Read More »Can You Paint Chicken Coop With Latex?

We recommend a high quality varnish, roof sealer, water replant or wood preservative be applied to the wood within the 1st month or before any… Read More »How Do You Treat A Wooden Chicken Coop?

You can paint it any color you want, or you can preserve the natural beauty of the wood with a stain or by doing an… Read More »Can You Paint A Chicken Coop Black?

Shavings are a favorite among chicken owners, and this type of bedding comes in different forms of wood. The most common kinds of shavings are… Read More »What Kind Of Wood Chips Can I Use For Chickens?

Poultry waste burning, like other forms of “biomass” incineration, releases 50 percent more carbon dioxide than coal, creating problems for global warming. Releases of several… Read More »Should You Burn Chicken Poop?

Safe. Rubber is slip resistant, so it is a much safer surface than hard concrete or wire – which could lead to serious injury. It… Read More »Are Rubber Mats Safe For Chickens?

If there are any areas of your chicken coop that are experiencing a leak, the Liquid Rubber Canada Waterproof Sealant is a great choice to… Read More »What Do You Seal Inside A Chicken Coop?

The first, and quickest way to compost chicken manure is using a hot composting system. What is this? In a hot composting system, you heat… Read More »What Is The Fastest Way To Compost Chicken Manure?