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How to Protect Chickens From Predators
Identify which predator killed your chickens from the evidence left behind, then predator-proof the coop properly with hardware cloth, aprons and latches.
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How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter
How to keep chickens warm in winter: why not to heat the coop, ventilation vs draft, preventing frostbite, stopping water freezing, and deep litter.
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Chicken Nesting Boxes: Size, Number & Setup Guide
What’s on this page How many nesting boxes per chicken? What size should a nesting box be? Where to put them Best nesting box bedding Types of nesting box compared Stop hens sleeping in the boxes Stop egg eating and breakage When hens won’t use the boxes FAQs Quick answer: Provide one nesting box per…
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Chicken Tractor: Designs, Sizing & How Often to Move It
What’s on this page What is a chicken tractor? How it works Pros and cons How big should it be? 6 chicken tractor designs compared How often to move it Best breeds for a tractor Winter and bad weather FAQs Quick answer: A chicken tractor is a floorless, movable coop-and-run combined that you shift to…
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Chicken Coop Plans: How to Pick the Right Build
What’s on this page What makes a good coop plan Step 1: size the coop before you choose a plan Step 2: pick your coop style What every good plan must include What it actually costs to build Free plans vs paid plans Tools and skills you need 7 mistakes that ruin a build FAQs…
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How Much Space Do Chickens Need? Coop & Run Sizes
What’s on this page How much space do chickens need? Coop space per bird Run space per bird Roosting and nesting space Why overcrowding is dangerous Size your coop in seconds FAQs Quick answer: As a rule of thumb, each standard chicken needs about 2â4 sq ft of coop space and 8â10 sq ft of…