chickencoops

All About Nesting Box Curtains

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Nesting box curtains aren’t just about sprucing up your chicken coop. Ok, maybe just a little. But there are many more advantages to using curtains inside the chicken coop. Let’s find out what benefits there are and how to make them yourself! Why use nesting box curtains? Seclusion In nature, hens never lay eggs in […]

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Chicken Nesting Box Pads: Best Buys and Types

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Nesting boxes are essential to any poultry setup, providing a safe and comfortable place for chickens to lay their eggs. However, these boxes can quickly become uncomfortable for the birds without proper cushioning.

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Red Mites In Your Chicken Coop: Causes and Treatment

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

One of the most upsetting issues when keeping chickens is dealing with a red mites infestation inside the chicken coop. Eradicating mites is difficult and time-consuming, but on the other hand, preventing red mites is quite an easy task!

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Best Chicken Coop Paint (2024)

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Painting your chicken coop is a great idea to make it weatherproof, durable, and easy to clean. You can paint the outside as well as the inside. On top of that, it has a deterrent effect on red mites and other parasites. But what paint do you choose?

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Deep Litter Method in a Chicken Coop

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Maybe using the deep litter method in a chicken coop is something you’ve heard of before. It can make things easier for you as you won’t have to clean out the chicken droppings every week. The deep litter method is a way of composting your chicken’s droppings by letting them build up over time. But […]

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Chicken Roosts: Sleep, Perches & Dimensions

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Chickens need a roosting place in the chicken coop to sleep and spend the night. They stand upright on perches while they sleep. It’s their instinct to sleep standing on branches in a tree, so that’s what we mimic in the chicken coop. We’ll tackle everything you need to know: But first things first: What […]

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How to Clean a Chicken Coop?

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

Now and then, your chicken coop needs a thorough clean. If you want to discourage bacteria, flies, mites, or other parasites from visiting your flock, you’ll need to disinfect and clean the coop regularly. Do this at least twice a year, next to the basic clean you do periodically. We’ll give you a hand to […]

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Chicken Coops: Complete Guide (2024)

By Nick

This is a complete guide to Chicken Coops. So if you have a chicken coop or need one, this guide has everything in it for you. Let’s dive in. What type of Chicken Coops are there? If you’re looking at chicken coops, the options range from extra small to full-size buildings. The main difference is […]

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Best Bedding for a Chicken Coop

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

How do you choose the best bedding for a chicken coop? Providing the best bedding for your chickens isn’t about luxury. It’s a basic need for them to feel comfortable and happy. The proper bedding will keep your flock healthy and clean, but it also prevents eggs from cracking. You should address several issues when […]

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Prepare Your Chicken Coop For Spring

By Chicken Fans Editorial Team

As days prolong and get warmer, you’ll need to prepare the chicken coop for spring to come. Spruce it up and get some spring cleaning done! Things to do to prepare your chicken coop for spring: Predator Proof Your Chicken Coop After Winter In springtime, loads of predators come out of hibernation and start looking […]

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