Coop and run

Alysha Whitfield | Bee Jeweled Coop on Instagram: "Navigating the space needs for backyard chickens, especially for those in suburbs or cities! 🏡🐓 My 4x8ft coop serves as a comfy home for my flock and houses up to 12 chickens (but could hold more!) It’s not just about square footage. Consider roosting space (10-12” per chicken) and nesting boxes (1 for every 3-4 chickens). But here’s the thing: RUN SPACE is crucial and often overlooked. Cramped pre-made coops can lead to unhappy and…

Chickens & Gardening • Lyndsey Gaskins on Instagram: "Welcome to my happy place! (Shared with 47 feathered friends of course) •Our main coop is 14x10 with two 16x10 foot runs on each side. •One side has a dirt floor for feeding scraps and the coop and opposite run are sand. We opted for sand on the ground because it’s quick and easy to clean; it’s affordable, and a natural dust bath for the ladies. •For our last coop we buried hardware cloth into the ground for a predator proof barrier…

In this article, I'm sharing a few of the odd planting methods I use to keep plants growing in, around, and over my chicken coop. Growing the chicken-friendly plants, flowers, and shrubs in my chicken run prevents erosion, promotes flock health, and provides supplemental feed.

This adorable 6X8 Walk-in Chicken Coop is one of our favorites! The run is 8X12 and fully walk in with an automatic chicken door and indoor roosting ladder!

Gardening and chicken keeping are two joyful pursuits that, when harmoniously integrated, can create a self-sustaining cycle of productivity and beauty in

Get your chickens through the winter with these easy tips—steps to take to winter-proof your chicken coop and keep everyone warm and thriving.

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These tips for predator proofing your chicken coop and run keep your birds safe while you sleep easily. It’s an investment initially, but in the long run saves you time, chickens, and grief, …