Expecting Baby Chicks Soon? Are you Prepared?

Preparing For The Arrival Of Your Baby Chicks
by The Happy Chicken Coop

You have chosen your breeds, placed your order, and are waiting for the arrival of your new chickens. Now what?
Well, instead of sitting and waiting, you should make sure you have everything you need and that it works well in advance of the arrival of your chicks! Continue Reading

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Custom Nest Boxes!

Coop improvements are never-ending, aren’t they? One little change always seems to lead to another. Maybe this time I had a little something to do with that. I ordered a ridiculous amount of chicks this fall and although I have enough space to accommodate the numbers, the nest box situation came up short.
I must have complained enough to my husband about this self-inflicted problem, and just look at what he built for me!  What a guy!
Anything new of substantial size in the hen house means some serious rearranging of everything inside. Needless to say, I’ve spent the last few days in a chicken coop. But it was so worth it!
Do I dare mention to hubby that my grow pens are full and I’m expecting a bunch of Mille Fleurs in a few weeks?

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Preparing the Coop for Winter

Winter with Chickens


It’s almost that time again and it’s time to get the coop ready for the cold weather. Right now is the perfect time to gather the materials you’ll need and prepare a plan
Dealing with winter is strange territory for me, simply because here in Phoenix we barely have one!  It never snows, and rarely drops below 40 at night. But I’ve done the research for you and found an article that will walk you through the proper steps to keep your chickens happy and healthy through the winter. Read Article

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