Category Backyard Chicken Keeping

Why Do Chickens Dust Bathe? Reasons Explained

A fine dirt bath cleanses chickens’ skin, feathers, and instincts—but what happens when they cannot do it?

How to pull metal fence posts fast? Use a farm jack for effortless results.

Discover the proper steps for attaching hardware cloth to wood frames securely and effectively.

Why you can build a clean roll-away nesting box for under $20.

Perfectly portable coop plan packs healthy soil into your yard with zero weekly cleaning.

Learn to build a custom quail feeder from PVC pipe in just a few hours.

I show you how to build a cheap PVC chicken waterer, but the secret is in the nipple placement.

Skeptical about DE for lice? Discover safer, proven alternatives that actually work without the risks.

Use our simple timing rules to switch from chick starter to grower feed, but you must know the exact blend schedule.

Avoid overusing diatomaceous earth—discover the precise amounts for every application to stay safe.