Coops for Backyard Chickens

Need to make coops for your backyard chickens? All our chickens need a home to go to roost in! Here are some ideas you may like to adopt for your own flock's backyard coops. From cute to practical backyard chicken coops, everyday to designer nests,diy chicken coops, large to small - mix and match until you have the coop of your dreams!
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Worth-the-Price Benefits of the Omlet Chicken Run
Omlet chicken runs tend to be on the pricey side but in this article I’ll walk you through the benefits of investing in a really good run from the onset. Let’s start with wanting the chicken run to be predator proof. You may not think your space has a predator population. Wait until you bring home some chickens. The predator proof features of the Omlet run are worth the extra cost for this benefit alone. Keep reading >>
How do I get a chicken coop?
Whether you want to build or buy your first chicken coop, you have plenty of options. Some can even be delievred for you! Backyard chickens need a predator proof coop to keep them safe. We have built 2 chicken coops, bought a playhouse and transformed it into a coop and had another chicken coop droppped off prebuilt for the guinea fowl. Homestead solutions for chicken housing.
Keep the Chicken Run Clean Tip:
Keeping the chicken run clean has many benefits. In this informative article, one thing you’ll want to make sure to attend to is sanitizing hard areas. It's an easy place to start a deep-clean, because wild bird droppings and feathers are easily seen on hard areas such as concrete and brick. This is a great way to reduce bacterial spread and viruses. Tap pin to keep reading >>
Looking for a Safe Predator-Proof Chicken Run?
Looking for a safe, predator proof chicken run? You may not think your space has a predator population but wait until you bring home some chickens. The predator proof features of the Omlet chicken run are worth the extra cost for this benefit alone. Keep reading >>
How To Decide if an Omlet Chicken Coop is Right for your Flock
How to decide if an Omlet Chicken Coop is right for your flock. Omlet options can be on the pricey side but as with most investments, they pay off in the long run. You'll want something that keeps your flock healthy and safe, suits your family's needs, meets your situation (rural, urban) is the right size and is likely to last for a long time. Let’s go through each of these considerations. >>
10 Types of Flooring for Chicken Coops
In this article I go over 10 types of flooring for chicken coops, starting with grass, concrete and mesh to 7 other common types of chicken run floors. Learn the pros and cons, which are easiest to keep clean, expenses involved and how to use what you have to save money and your sanity.
Chicken Wire Fences for Chickens
Chicken wire fences for chickens is often one of the first choices when starting out with backyard chickens. They get the job of keeping your chickens fenced in but will they keep predators out? Read my article covering several different options - wire,cheap or expensive before deciding which is right for your time available and space. Then use the tutorials I provide to build one!
Best DIY Chicken Coop Fences
Whether you have a large chicken run or a small area contained in your garden or back yard, it needs to be safe for your flock. The perfect fencing for a chicken run needs to keep predators out and your chickens in and they can be DIY-built! Read my article covering several different options - wire, fenced, cheap and expensive before deciding which is right for your available space and budget. Then use the tutorials I provide to build one!
The Best Strategies for Keeping a Dry Chicken Run
Discover simple tips to keep your chicken run dry and protect your flock. Avoid dirty eggs and create a healthier environment. Learn how proper drainage, bedding, and shelters can help keep chickens healthy and reduce disease. Start raising chickens with strong immune systems today!
The Many Considerations When Choosing the Best Chicken Coop
Making sure you have the ideal chicken coop and run will be one of the most important first decisions you’ll make when raising chickens. You'll want something that keeps your flock healthy and safe, suits your family's needs, meets the requirements of your situation (rural, urban) is the right size and is likely to last for a long time. Let’s walk through each one of these considerations. >>
What is the Best Layout for the Inside of a Chicken Coop?
Learn how to design the perfect chicken coop layout for happy, healthy hens! Discover tips for keeping your flock warm, safe, and productive. With an organized setup, daily, weekly, and monthly chores become simple. Start raising chickens today and enjoy fresh eggs straight from your homestead.
How To Prevent Muddy Chicken Runs from Happening
How to prevent muddy chicken runs from happening. First, use common sense! ​Chicken runs get muddy due to a variety of reasons including rain, the coop being in the wrong place, drainage issues and / or bad flooring. This article helps you identify the cause for muddy chicken runs and fix the problem quickly.
What is the Best Layout for the Inside of a Chicken Coop?
Learn how to design the perfect chicken coop layout for happy, healthy hens! Discover tips for keeping your flock warm, safe, and productive. With an organized setup, daily, weekly, and monthly chores become simple. Start raising chickens today and enjoy fresh eggs straight from your homestead.
The Best Strategies for Keeping a Dry Chicken Run
Discover simple tips to keep your chicken run dry and protect your flock. Avoid dirty eggs and create a healthier environment. Learn how proper drainage, bedding, and shelters can help keep chickens healthy and reduce disease. Start raising chickens with strong immune systems today!