If you’ve ever walked into your duck pen on a frosty morning expecting to gather a clutch of warm, speckled eggs—only to come up empty-handed—you’re not alone. I remember the first winter with my flock…
Cracking the Case of the Mystery Layer When I first started raising ducks, I thought egg collecting would be easy-peasy. I pictured myself strolling into the coop, finding a neat little pile of eggs, and…
The other day, I found myself lingering a little longer than usual in the egg aisle at my neighborhood grocery store. Rows upon rows of chicken eggs stretched before me—brown, white, organic, pasture-raised—you name it….
I remember the first time I built a chicken coop. I had the perfect spot picked out, the materials ready, and the enthusiasm of a farmer on a mission. But then came the big question:…
When I first started raising chickens, I thought building a coop would be a piece of cake. I mean, how hard could it be? Four walls, a roof, and a door—done, right? Wrong. One of…
I remember the first time I built a chicken coop. I spent hours planning the size, choosing the best materials, and figuring out how to keep my flock safe from predators. But one detail had…
When I first decided to raise chickens, I thought placing the coop was as simple as picking a flat spot in the yard. But after a scorching summer and a freezing winter, I realized that…
I’ll admit it—when I first started raising chickens, I naively assumed they’d automatically waddle back to the coop as soon as the sun dipped below the horizon. After all, isn’t that what they’re supposed to…
When I first started raising chickens, I figured insulation was only something to worry about for my house—or maybe a well-built shed. I didn’t think much about it when I set up my coop. But…