Chicken run shade ideas

Whether it's sun, wind or rain, our flock has limited protection in their run. On the worst days, our chickens will hide in their coop and not come out at all. Maybe, like us, you've tried planting a tree, and found that it's too slow-growing and doesn't protect much from the rain and wind. Or maybe you've used tarps,

Just because you raise chickens doesn't mean their run has to be a dusty, mud wasteland. You can easily add some attractive landscaping without too much effort.

Today we are going to be going through some of the best chicken run roof ideas! We will also share with you one idea you should avoid!

A common question I have heard people ask is “Does a chicken run need a roof?” Maybe you have wondered that yourself. You have probably seen a lot of chicken runs with a roof and then also the many without. So what gives? #backyardchickens #chickencoop #chickenrun

Chickens can adapt to most weather fluctuations, with the exception of heat. Here's how to keep your chickens cool when it's hot outside.

Where there are chickens, there are flies. Find out which products do and don't work when you're trying to rid your chicken coop of flies.

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Growing watermelons on a chicken coop run increases summer shade for the chickens and frees up valuable garden space for other plants.

How to keep your chickens cool in summer and prevent heat stroke. Keep your chickens cools this summer with these genius tips and tricks. #urbanchickens #raisingchickens #chickens

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.