You are especially keen to keep chickens in your backyard but are not really sure what would be the best way to go about housing them. Have you ever considered that you could build a home chicken coop? It really is such a simple and easily achievable thing to do and it will give you complete peace o......[Read More]

So you have decided that you are going to join the ever-growing band of eco-warriors and start keeping pet chickens. A wise decision. Chickens offer so much, they are fun pets, they are easy and inexpensive to keep and they regularly produce those wonderful delicious eggs.......[Read More]

A chicken coop kit can be a great way to start your little chicken farm if you are short on time or are not sure about your ability with a saw. A set of plans show you how to put the kit together, which comes with wood cut to specs, all hardware needed, etc. Some companies even include everything ri......[Read More]

Success with your chicks depends upon what you do on the first day. Learn few simple keys to success.......[Read More]

There are increasing numbers of people who are taking up raising chickens in a bid to become more self-sufficient. For the uninitiated it may seem a rather complicated thing to do, but in fact it is really quite simple. There are, however, a number of issues to consider.......[Read More]

There is a wide variety of meat goats for sale that is available in the market. The key to selecting the best meat goat is to have complete knowledge and know-how about the different breeds and types of meat goats that come from different parts of the world.......[Read More]

While you can certainly build and plan your own mobile chicken coops, sometimes it is much easier to go with ideas and inspirations from others, and then apply them to your own situation. Here are 4 key sources for finding coop plans.......[Read More]

A backyard coop can begin a fun family project, a personal hobby, or be the beginning of a small business. It can be fun and satisfying to gather fresh eggs, but selling the eggs for a premium price is really exciting.......[Read More]

If you want to build a chicken house in your backyard for fun and having some fresh eggs for breakfast, then you should start with a small chicken coop. You may not be able to have large number of hens, but there are several advantages of starting small.......[Read More]

Following proper procedures when incubating chicken eggs helps insure a successful hatch. You should allow the eggs to settle for a minimum of 24 hours if the eggs were shipped in. This lets the air cell inside the eggs to return to it's normal size. Store eggs with the "pointy" end d......[Read More]

Just because you want to build a chicken coop at home, it doesn't mean that it can't be attractive and stylish. All it takes is a bit of creative thought, and perhaps some good quality blueprints. This article provides some pre-construction information on homemade chicken coops.......[Read More]

With the renewed worldwide explosion of interest in poultry keeping, there really has never been a better time to consider having your own chickens and to build a DIY chicken shed is the perfect solution to house your poultry. Because of this renewed interest there is a phenomenal amount of easily a......[Read More]

Chicken coop plans can be fun or difficult depending on a few things I would like to share with you. Expect your project to go according to plan and you will be a happy camper. What I mean is if you take the time to plan out your chicken coop plans in detail with the whole plan in mind you can expec......[Read More]

If you have decided to build a chicken coop in your backyard, you may want to do it without spending a fortune. When you start you may have to spend money to buy the chickens and also on other things like food for the chickens. Building an inexpensive chicken house would be the best way to get start......[Read More]

If you are like many people you would like nothing more than to raise chickens in order to have fresh healthy eggs for your family; or even as a way to make additional income by selling the eggs. However, purchasing a chicken coop in which to house the chickens can be rather expensive. Fortunately, ......[Read More]

Whether you are looking for a way to save money, be healthier, prepare for tough economical times, or simply have better tasting food, growing your own food in your backyard is a wonderful idea. There are just so many things that you could be growing on your own. You will save an incredible amount o......[Read More]

Chickens are self-sufficient pets. As long as they have fresh water every day and a dry, clean coop to sleep in, they should be happy living in your backyard. You want to keep a clean coop to stop parasites and rodents from being attracted to your coop. Your cleaning can vary from how many hens, siz......[Read More]

A chicken shed is better known as a chicken coop, is easy to build but first decide what you really want. Is this structure going to be permanent? If so then what it looks may need to be factored into the design.......[Read More]

The use of electric fencing for chickens has become a popular form of poultry protection and containment, in fact the wide availability of electric fencing has transformed the way many owners now rear their poultry. This article explores the benefits of opting for electric fencing as well as some of......[Read More]

Today when it comes to a place for keeping your flock of chickens in you must purchase the right sort of coop.Although there are plenty available if funds are limited you may find building your own the cheaper alternative.After deciding which of the many chicken coop designs to use you need to now p......[Read More]