Category Archives: Chicken Coops

Straight to the Source – A Visit to Our Flock Farms

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Chris Huseman

Offering healthy and happy baby chicks doesn’t happen by accident.  In fact, proper care and nutrition to help ensure optimal growth is provided to the source flocks through a dedicated person, years of experience and a genuine enthusiasm about chickens.  … Continue reading →

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How Much Space Do My Chickens Need?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Guest Author

  Chickens will be happier and healthier if they are let out during the day to forage. At night, they need protection against predators, so they should be kept in a chicken coop or shelter.  The proper size of the … Continue reading →

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17 Things to Consider when Planning your next Chicken Coop

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Guest Author

Ventilation Easy to clean

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Snakes in the Coop

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Joe Claborn

We were doing the chores late last night. We have two calves that we are bottle feeding until they attach fully to the nurse cow. After the bottle feeding we stopped by to get the eggs. There were hens nesting … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Making Mobile Hen Houses (Roberts)

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Guest Author

Review of Michael Roberts book “Making Mobile Hen Houses”. Continue reading →

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