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Using Deep Bedding in a Small CoopHas anyone tried this method with babies in a brooder ? We have 7 2 week old Brahma babies, in brooder with pine pellets. I stir it up every other...- Retiree2013
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Using Deep Bedding in a Small CoopWe tried this method on both of our coops and if didn't work for us. That does not mean it won't work for you, but it just didn't work for us. We...
- Rickey Lynn
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Using Deep Bedding in a Small CoopExcellent summary. We have two 4x4 coops where our chickens sleep and lay. I am able to lay a bit of chopped straw or pine shavings down to keep...
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Wholesome homemade feed 2No worries and you don't have to change your feed at all that is why I wrote "I would change personally" and essentially put a disclaimer as the...
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Wholesome homemade feed 2Thanks for your feedback and advice. I wonder if you would be kind enough to supply some references for the nutritional profiles, digestibility...- Perris
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Wholesome homemade feed 2Thorough update, thanks for sharing! (Citations are great too)- BantyChooks
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Using Deep Bedding in a Small CoopThanks for such a detailed explanation about deep bedding in small coops. The pictures are most helpful and greatly appreciated.- 2eggsfried
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Wholesome homemade feed 2Good update to an article from last year! Nice adaptions in the feed too.- ronott1
Housing & Feeding Your Flock
Your flock needs a safe and comfortable home as well as proper nutrition. This section covers everything you need to know from chicken treats and layer pellets to proper coop building, care, and maintenance. Also, check out our thousands of chicken coops here!
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Flat Pack Coop Takedown and Appraisal.
- Shadrach
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This article is about a flatpack coop taken to bits after almost a decade of use. Lots of people buy these flatpack coops and the model I’m going... -
Building a Coop with Recycled Materials: An Environmentally Friendly Approach to Poultry Keeping
- BYC Project Manager
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Building a chicken coop is an essential part of keeping poultry on a small scale. However, the process can be quite expensive, especially when... -
Pelletized Bedding / Shavings
- spicy6
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PELLETIZED BEDDING. Trust me, I have failed and learned my lesson with pine flakes. In this article I will walk you through the benefits of... -
Roll Out Nest Box Mk3
- jthornton
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I started out building a standard cube style nest box and quickly realized that a roll out nest box is a much better solution. You get clean eggs... -
Crop size, the digestive process and what influence it may have on feeding regimes.
- Shadrach
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If you’ve arrived at this article looking for solutions to crop problems this article is unlikely to be of help. More relevant information can be... -
Cicadas: Can Your Chickens Eat Them?
- BYC Project Manager
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Distinguished by protruding eyes, short antennae, and opalescent wings, cicada eyes are set widely apart on their heads. They produce a loud... -
Miracle's Box
- luckymiracle
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My daughter loves birds, and after an extensive research on chicken breeds, the bantam Old English Game Bantam (OEGB) became the choice. Our next... -
Chickens & Winter Egg Laying and Lighting
- StarLover21
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Chickens and Winter Egg Laying & Lighting It’s a question commonly asked among chicken owners; especially around this time of year. Why... -
Mixed flocks - How does it work?
- Lamaremybabies
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Whether you're just starting out with your first flock of chickens, ducks, geese etc. or have been raising poultry for a long time, you may be... -
Easy chicken slushie recipe!
- PippinTheChicken
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We are in summer now, and we try to make our chickens as comfortable as possible in the heat. I will show you how to make an easy slushie to keep... -
The Scrap Bucket - a MUST for every chicken keeper
- PioneerChicks
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A simple and easy way to lower the feed bill and make your chickens happy! -
Building a Chicken Run with Recycled Materials: A Sustainable Approach to Poultry Farming
- BYC Project Manager
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Keeping chickens has become increasingly popular among homeowners and farmers due to the benefits they provide, including fresh eggs, meat, and... -
Ways To Get Rid of Dirty Coop Bedding
- BYC Project Manager
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When people do not clean out their chicken coops regularly, they risk losing chickens to diseases they can easily prevent. A clean chicken coop... -
The Complete List of Boredom Busters for Poultry
- Weeg
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This article gives a list of boredom busters, how to use them, and how to responsibly feed them as well. -
Techniques in Feeding Your Flock "Off the Grid"
- TwoCrows
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I have often wondered what I would do to feed my flock should circumstances arise which prevented me from purchasing pre-bagged formulated feed... -
NO STRAIN Hot water EASY Fermented Feed Method w/video
- Sally Sunshine
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NO STRAIN Hot water EASY Fermented Feed Method HOT WATER NO STRAIN FF VIDEO I will add that DH wasn't happy about helping me to video and I... -
Bedding Part 1: Comparing Materials
- mymilliefleur
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For some of us sand and concrete are just too expensive, stressful, and a big commitment, But there are other alternatives, some coming at no... -
Insulating The Chicken Coop for Winter
- BYC Project Manager
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There is no doubt that backyard chickens are tough animals that can live in some of the most challenging situations. It is necessary, however, to...