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We found 16 results for category 'Coops'

Q: How can I maintain a clean, enclosed run if I can't free range my birds?

A: Due to the number of predators in some rural areas, some pet chicken owners don't allow free ranging. Other times, an enclosed run in a small... read more

Q: What is the deep litter method of coop bedding management, and how does it work?

A: The traditional way to manage bedding in the coop is to put a light layer of bedding down--for bedding recommendations, see the related questions... read more

Q: What is a droppings tray?

A: A droppings tray is a great coop feature, if yo're lucky enough to have it! It's like a shallow drawer in your coop that can be pulled out and dumped... read more

Q: What is a roost?

A: A roost is a perch for a chicken---what s/he sleeps on, usually a branch, pole, or board that is elevated. It also refers to the act of resting on... read more

Q: What is wire gauge, and why should I care about it?

A: When you're looking at fencing... read more

Q: What is a chicken coop?

A: The word "coop" simply refers to the structure that your chickens live in. A run refers to the enclosed part of the chickens' area that is outside,... read more

Q: What is a chicken run?

A: A chicken run is the fenced or enclosed outdoor space you provide for your chickens. The coop is the indoor space---where they go to sleep on their... read more

Q: What is the best location for my chicken coop?

There are many considerations to take into account when determining the placement of your chicken coop. Here are 10 tips that can help you find... read more

Q: What is a nest box?

A: A nest box, also called a nesting box, is an enclosed area meant to give chickens a place they feel comfortable laying their eggs.

Chickens... read more

Q: Can ducks and geese be outside during the winter?

A: Yes! Ducks and geese have a wonderful fluffy undercoating beneath their feathers called "down" that is generally considered by outdoorsy-people to be... read more

Q: What type of bedding or litter should I use for my chickens?

A: Bedding is an important part of keeping your chickens happy and healthy. On the coop floor the bedding will provide a soft surface for your chickens... read more

Q: How do I transition my juvenile chicks to their outdoor coop when it's cold outside?

A: There is no perfect age to transition your chicks to their outdoor coop, but generally by the time they are 5 or 6 weeks old, they're getting large... read more

Q: Which chicken breeds may need extra heat in winter?

A: Chickens are incredibly adaptable! They are kept all over the world in all kinds of extreme climates. But it's no secret that some breeds are hardier... read more

Q: How can I make my coop well-ventilated, but not drafty?

A: This issue can be confusing, can't it? Try thinking of it this way: Generally, you might think of drafts as air that will blow directly onto your... read more

Q: What size should my nest boxes be, and how should I position them?

A: With all the investment you've made in your flock, you don't want your precious chicken, duck, or goose eggs to be read more

Q: How many chickens should I get?

A: We'd like to answer this question, "dozens and hundreds!" because keeping chickens is so wonderful--but for the health and safety of the birds (and... read more