Category Backyard Chicken Keeping

DIY Large Chicken Coop: Roomy Build Plan

Use this DIY large chicken coop plan for a 4-square-foot-per-hen walk-in build that cuts aggression.

Get the facts on chicken coop insulation and why ventilation beats total warmth in winter.

Discover why electricians call diagonal cutters "dikes" and the surprising history behind this sharp nickname.

Learn how to feed oyster shell to chickens correctly starting at 18–20 weeks for healthier eggs.

Oyster shell and grit serve different purposes for chickens, though many owners mistakenly use them interchangeably.

Optimize your waste disposal with a self-harvesting BSFL bin built in just a few hours.

Plan your DIY walk-in chicken coop with simple steps for size, frame, and predator-proofing—then finish fast.

Perfect your egg cleaning with a simple $15 build that rivals expensive washers.

Learn how to safely use pine shavings for chickens, but one common mistake could harm your flock.

A cheap, no-wire automatic chicken feeder you can build in an hour.