A well-set-up chicken coop makes caring for your hens easier and keeps them safe, clean and comfortable. This Chicken Housing & Equipment section focuses on practical advice for housing your flock and the equipment you’ll need – from setting up runs and laying out bedding to managing ventilation and protecting against predators.
For a starting point, try Advice On Housing Chickens or 10 Tips For Safely Cleaning Your Chicken Coop.
The Best Thing For Removing And Preventing Red Mite In Chicken Coops Red mites are every chicken keeper’s nightmare when they get into the housing. Once established, they breed at astonishing speed and make nights miserable for your flock. Mites hide in cracks and corners of the coop by day, then emerge at night to…
Converting a Shed Into a Chicken Coop Converting a shed into a chicken coop is a brilliant way to save money and give your hens a spacious home. A shed is often roomier than many commercial coops, and if you have a bit of DIY know-how, it can easily be converted to suit the needs…
Automatic Chicken Coop Doors: Your Questions Answered Need to find out more about automatic chicken coop doors? You’re not alone. Keepers often have lots of queries when they are considering making the switch. In this guide, I’ll answer the most common questions people ask when deciding whether an automatic door is worth it. I’ve used…
Best Bedding For Chicken Coops Choosing the best bedding for your chicken coop is one of those decisions that might take a little trial and error. Every keeper has their own preferences, but one rule applies to all: your chosen bedding must keep the coop dry, control odour and provide a comfortable space for your…
How To Predator Proof A Chicken Coop And Run Predators are one of the harsh realities of chicken keeping in the UK. You might never see them, but they are always there. Foxes, rats, badgers and other little blighters can wipe out your flock in a single night if you are not properly prepared. The…
Chickens might cope better with the British weather than we do, but they still need help staying comfortable through the year. In this guide to weather protection for chickens, we’ll cover practical ways to shield your flock from the elements in every season. From keeping them warm and dry in the winter to ensuring they…
Advice On Housing Chickens: The Complete Guide To Choosing The Right Coop And Run Housing chickens properly is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a keeper. A well-designed coop and run will keep your hens healthy, safe and productive, while also making your life easier when it comes to cleaning, collecting eggs…
Essential Chicken Keeping Supplies Keeping chickens is a rewarding experience, but it comes with responsibilities that go beyond feeding and collecting eggs. To ensure your hens stay healthy, happy and productive, there are certain essential chicken keeping supplies every owner should have on hand. From daily care items to medical treatments, this guide will walk…
What to Look For When Buying a Chicken Coop and Run What to look for when buying a chicken coop and run is one of the most important questions new chicken keepers face. Get it right, and you’ll have happy, healthy hens and an easier time caring for them. Get it wrong, and you risk…
Keeping your chicken coop clean is one of the most important parts of good poultry care. A clean coop means happier, healthier hens.