When I first dipped my toes into backyard poultry keeping, I thought chickens were quirky enough on their own. Then I saw a group of waddling ducks flapping around a pond and thought, “Why not…
When I first dipped my boots into backyard farming, I assumed ducks were just messier chickens with webbed feet. Boy, was I in for a surprise. Sure, both birds wear feathers and squawk for treats,…
When I first dipped my toes into the world of duck keeping, I had a dream: a cheerful backyard full of waddling, quacking harmony. I envisioned Pekins, Runners, and Khaki Campbells all lounging together under…
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…