We spent nearly $5,000 on our first chicken coop, but decided to build our second coop by hand. Here’s everything we’ve learned about picking the right coop for both your current situation and your future goals.
After trying many different feeding solutions, we settled on the CoopWorx silo in large part because it helps cut down on feed waste (a bottom-line issue, considering that we use organic, non-PUFA feed).
Freeze Miser is a simple, self-calibrating device that keeps your hoses and outdoor water systems from freezing. We use it to significantly reduce our time spent on chores during stretches of sub-freezing temperatures.
Leghorns are some of the best egg-laying chickens available, and they’re adaptable to almost any climate. But there are also a few downsides to keep in mind if you’re considering adding them to your flock.
We’ve lost many chickens to hawk attacks over the years, but have fine-tuned our approach to reduce the risk. Here are the strategies we implement, plus the ones we tried that didn’t work.
We believe raising rabbits in a colony has several advantages over raising them in cages, including less time and effort. However, there are certain disadvantages you should consider.