136K views · 16K reactions | Thinking about upgrading your chicken coop? Here are my 7 favorite features that make caring for our flock easier and more efficient: 1️⃣ A chandelier roosting bar which gives us space for more chickens! 2️⃣ An automatic chicken door for easy outdoor access. 3️⃣ A chicken run for smaller chicks to safely integrate. 4️⃣ PVC pipe feeders to keep things clean and efficient. 5️⃣ Automatic nipple waterers for fresh, hassle-free water. 6️⃣ A storage bin to stock up on feed and stay organized. 7️⃣ Nesting boxes accessible from the outside for quick and easy egg collecting. Stay tuned for the plans on how to build this… The question I’m most often asked! :) My husband is doing a series for you guys! What’s your dream coop feature? Drop yours below! . . . . . . . . . #chickencoops #backyardchicken #flock #chickencoopsofinstagram #homesteadinglifestyle #farmlifebestlife #chickenmom #chickensofinsta #chickenfarmer | Nicole Hanaburgh | Gather Farm
136K views · 16K reactions | Thinking about upgrading your chicken coop? Here are my 7 favorite features that make caring for our flock easier and more efficient: 1️⃣ A chandelier roosting bar which gives us space for more chickens! 2️⃣ An automatic chicken door for easy outdoor access. 3️⃣ A chicken run for smaller chicks to safely integrate. 4️⃣ PVC pipe feeders to keep things clean and efficient. 5️⃣ Automatic nipple waterers for fresh, hassle-free water. 6️⃣ A storage bin to stock up on feed and stay organized. 7️⃣ Nesting boxes accessible from the outside for quick and easy egg collecting. Stay tuned for the plans on how to build this… The question I’m most often asked! :) My husband is doing a series for you guys! What’s your dream coop feature? Drop yours below! . . . . . . . .
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Chickens & Gardening • Lyndsey Gaskins on Instagram: "Comment “link” for more info! Here’s why I love my @coopworx feeder and waterer: •Saves time- no more refilling every day •Saves money- eliminates feed waste •Holds a ton! 8gal water 40lbs of feed (they also sell an 80lb option) •Lid locks and port covers for critter proofing •Made in the USA 🇺🇸 •Super durable •Easy for the chickens to use #chickensofinstagram #chickentips #farmtips #farming101 #urbanhomesteader #urbanfarming #familyfarming #coopworx"
Couldn’t believe how much water we wasted with traditional poultry drinkers. Not to mention how much time I spent cleaning and refilling waterers. With @thechickenfountain I don’t have to worry about anything! It’s CONSTANTLY full from your water source (hydrant or rain barrel) and it’s FULLY CONTAINED- so not more chickens scratching dirt or pooping in their dishes- no more watering rodents, no more cleaning, and you’ll get healthier chickens. If you want to add supplements or electrolytes t...

The Chicken Fountain
Myrissa | Homemaking & Homesteading on Instagram: "❄️We’ve all been there. Winter hits with freezing temps and your chicken’s waterer is frozen solid, leaving you to give your chickens fresh water every day. 💡What if I told you there’s another option?! 🐥 This is what we’re doing for our chicken waterer this winter so we don’t have to bucket fresh water every single day. This 5 gallon bucket lasts our girls a week and a half! You can find more details about our year round chicken waterer in my video called ✨Things in our chicken run/coop that just make sense✨ ⛏️With easy installation, the de-icer rests at the bottom of the waterer, keeping the water at the bottom from ever freezing. Meaning our girls will have fresh water all winter long with minimal effort on our end. Some people us
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