Category: Backyard Chickens

Tips for Designing Successful Chicken Coops

When starting a chicken coop design, chicken coops and chicken house construction project, the most important thing to remember is that prior planning is vital to your success. You can save hours of time, and also plenty of money, by planning with precision exactly what you want your coop design to be like, a large or small chicken coop, how… Read more »

Knowing Your Chicken Coop Predators

Keeping chickens might be a risky occupation. Discussed here are some animals which pose a threat to the safety of your chickens. Coyote Coyotes are mostly active at night and only in places which are their natural habitat and have still not been disturbed by human settlements. They also hunt during daytime, and especially in cooler weather. Such coyotes also… Read more »

Chicken Coop Designs – Basic Design Essentials

Raising chickens is fun for the whole family. Kids especially love collecting fresh eggs. When it comes to designing a chicken coop (regardless of the style) there are a few essential things you need to make sure the design contains for the safety and health of your chickens. Proper Ventilation:  Any chicken coop designs you are considering need to incorporate ventilation.  Chicken… Read more »

Raising Araucana Chickens

Raising Araucana chickens is easy. This breed is one of the friendliest around and is often the best choice for children who wish to raise chickens. The Araucana also has a fascinating history rooted in Chile. The fact that they lay blue eggs only endears them more to the youngest of growers and the young at heart. Some experts believe that the… Read more »

Raising Rhode Island Red Chickens

Rhode Island Red Raising Rhode Island Red chickens is popular for two main reasons: they provide excellent meat and eggs and they can also be raised for show. Because Rhode Island Red chickens are so hardy and useful, they make a great choice for those wishing to raise chickens in their backyards. Raising Rhode Island Red chickens is also a good choice… Read more »

Raising Brahma Chickens

The Brahma Chicken Is Here To Stay The Brahma chicken is known in many countries of the world to be both ornamental and good for egg and meat production. Its disposition also makes it a star, since it is friendly and non-aggressive enough for family barnyards and calm enough to do well at shows and fairs. When Brahmas were first… Read more »

Raising Booted Bantam Chickens

Anyone who admires barnyard fowl will love the Booted Bantam chicken. Also called the Dutch Booted Bantam, this fantastically feathered and colored bird is also friendly, calm, and happy in any safe and suitable environment. This breed is a true bantam, which means that it is not a miniature version of a larger breed, as many bantams are. Some say… Read more »