Coop Design To Protect From Predators & The Elements
In my search for cool coop designs I’ve focused on not the biggest or most well built, but those thatContinue Reading
Tag: Predators
Can Chicken Keepers Co-Exist With Raccoons?
I originally posted the following on my Facebook page last February and was a bit dismayed that many folks suggestedContinue Reading
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The Funny Farm: Not Just Chickens
I grew up keeping various animals: gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, salamanders and of course, the ubiquitous cats and dogs.Continue Reading
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Case Study: Fox Attack
I’ve done 45 case studies, many of them collaborations with other chicken keepers. I have also featured some health issuesContinue Reading
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The Funny Farm: Judy Put Her Foot Down, There Will Be No Chickens
Eight months ago, my friend Tracy (who has featured in a number of stories here) forwarded an email thread betweenContinue Reading
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Hey Dogs: Chickens Are Friends Not Food (Or Toys)
Having birds and dogs is a bit like the chicken and the egg – which came first? Regardless, unless you’veContinue Reading
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Chicken Keeping Hacks 3
Chicken Tunnels & Dust Baths
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Chicken Keeping Tip 1: When It Rains, It Pours
I consider myself pretty lucky when it comes to my flock. I’ve experienced some ups and downs: the occasional lossContinue Reading
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The Emotional Cost Of Keeping Chickens
grief (noun) /ɡrēf/ deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death guilt (noun) /ɡilt/ feelings of deserving blame especially forContinue Reading
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Life Lessons Learned From Keeping Chickens
One day last week, I walked out to my coop like I have done hundreds, more like thousands, of timesContinue Reading
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