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Chicken Mites and Diatomaceous Earth Updated: 2011-05-02 21:13:03 Description: If you notice swollen scales on your hens, this may be an indication that they have mites. Fortunately, this is easily treatable with diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth is an all-natural, non-toxic, and biodegradable insecticide. Your hens ca...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD How to Set Up a Chick Brooder Updated: 2011-04-25 21:11:29 Description: A clean and dry chick brooder is the first step to giving your baby hens a good start. For a small flock, a cardboard box is an inexpensive starter space. For larger flocks, you will want to set up a place in your barn or shed that is separate fr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Urban Chicken Coops from Ikea? Updated: 2009-07-01 19:53:45 Description: I have talked here before about the rising popularity of urban chicken coops. Of course, nothing says "urban" like Ikea... Recently, a chicken coop primarily made of Ikea products was featured on the IkeaHacker blog: Click here to see more pictures...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Use Your Chicken Coop Plans to Start a Profitable Business Updated: 2009-06-29 15:13:05 Description: From chicken coop plans to business plans... Depending upon where you live, you may be able to start a profitable side business selling premade chicken coops. I recently came across an article about a couple from Oregon who are doing just that: Rea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Top Ten Signs That Your Chicken Coop Needs Cleaned Updated: 2009-06-26 15:38:56 Description: This is just for fun... ---Top Ten Signs That Your Chicken Coop Needs Cleaned--- 10. The police show up to investigate a strange odor coming from your property. 9. Your hens keep passing out from holding their breath. 8. Your chicken coop glows...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cold Weather Chicken Coop Plans Updated: 2009-06-24 19:27:33 Description: With the heat of summer here, I know it seems like a strange time to talk about cold weather chicken coop plans. However, here in northern Indiana, summer will quickly give way to the dark, blustery days of winter. So, while the sun is still shining ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Urban Chicken Coops Updated: 2009-06-22 13:16:51 Description: Although urban chicken coops are not in every neighborhood, they are becoming a more common sight. It makes you think about how things will be ten years from now. Will Fido be sharing his dog house and water bowl with a small flock of hens? It re...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chicken Coop Automatic Door Updated: 2009-06-19 13:55:21 Description: Call me crazy, but a chicken coop automatic door just might make your life easier. Early every morning, you (or someone in your family) will have the chore of going out to the coop and letting the birds out into their run or your yard. Of course, at ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Look At Chicken Coop Designs Updated: 2009-06-17 13:41:50 Description: When it comes to chicken coop designs, the sky's the limit! There are so many different sizes and shapes, as well as materials that can be used to make a coop. Wood or plastic? These are the two most common materials used in construction of coops, wi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Feeding Chickens 101 Updated: 2009-06-15 15:08:36 Description: Let's talk today about feeding chickens. In addition to providing a roof over their heads (make sure you check out our recommended chicken coop plans), another important thing you will need to do is provide them with a balanced diet. As a general gui...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chicken Nesting Boxes Updated: 2009-06-12 14:55:52 Description: When building your coop, you will also want to include chicken nesting boxes for all those tasty eggs you will be collecting. Here is a quick faq to hopefully answer the most common questions new chicken owners have... How many nesting boxes will I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chicken Coop Signs Updated: 2009-06-11 14:44:24 Description: Chicken coop signs are a fun, finishing touch to your backyard coop projects. With a little leftover lumber and paint, you can make one in no time. What should you put on your sign? How about the name of your hen house? During construction, a lot of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD What is a Deep Litter System? Updated: 2009-06-09 19:21:18 Description: Chickens can quickly transform a lush, grassy area into a muddy, foul-smelling mess. As a matter of fact, the technical term for this problem is referred to as fouling the ground. Once the ground is fouled, it's no longer healthy for your birds t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD My Favorite Chicken Coop Building Plans Updated: 2009-06-08 19:00:44 Description: A good set of chicken coop building plans will save you a lot of hassles. Surprisingly, they are not that expensive either. The plans I recommend here cost about thirty dollars, a modest investment considering how much they will probably save you...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Chicken Coop Kits Updated: 2009-06-05 15:32:57 Description: If you live in a rural area, there's a good chance that either a nearby store or farmer sells do it yourself chicken coop kits. To find a supplier, it may take some calling around to local farm equipment dealers, feed suppliers, and even veterinari...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Placing a Chicken Coop Updated: 2009-06-04 19:50:15 Description: When placing a chicken coop, a little pre-planning will definitely help to prevent problems later on. In addition to how the coop will look in your yard, think about what will keep your chickens happy. In the heat of summer, a cool shady spot for y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wooden Chicken Coops: The Good & the Bad Updated: 2009-06-03 11:17:38 Description: Wooden chicken coops are the most common kind, although these structures can be made from almost any type of materials. Take the Eglu, for example. Instead of wood, it's made from plastic. However, when deciding on their chicken coop plans, most ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Basics of Mobile Chicken Coops Updated: 2009-06-02 11:06:10 Description: Mobile chicken coops, also commonly called chicken tractors or arks, are gaining popularity in the U.S. There are a few common sense basics behind building one of these structures. Let's talk about them... It needs to be heavy enough to withstand the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Small Chicken Coop Plans Updated: 2009-06-01 10:49:19 Description: When deciding on your small chicken coop plans, as a general rule, make sure you have at least a 3 ft. x 3 ft. area for each bird. For example, if you build a coop that is 4 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft. (for a total of 36 square feet), you should have [...]Th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Free Range Chicken Coops Updated: 2009-05-30 11:21:23 Description: Free range chicken coops are commonly referred to as arks or tractors. Basically, this type of coop will allow you to provide your birds with a free range diet, without all the associated hassles. Free range chickens are healthier, happier birds than...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Truth About Chicken Tractors Updated: 2009-05-29 10:39:49 Description: I just came across this video - let's just call it "The Truth About Chicken Tractors" - and I thought I would share it with you. It gave me a bit of a chuckle. The man in the video is a bit upset that his chickens are doing what they do best (eat...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Cheap Chicken Coop Plans Updated: 2009-05-28 10:20:08 Description: If you are looking for cheap chicken coop plans, really you need to look no further than yourself. DIY projects are less expensive than buying something that is already prefabricated. You will be providing the labor, and there are other ways to s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Tips for Building a Chicken Coop Updated: 2009-05-27 15:21:52 Description: Building a chicken coop is an inexpensive alternative to purchasing a prefabricated one. However, there are a few things you should take under consideration first. Where will the chicken coop be located? Deciding on a good location is very import...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Build a PVC Chicken Tractor Updated: 2009-05-26 14:32:52 Description: Although we (my husband and I) have not tried building a PVC chicken tractor yet, we have been doing a little research. After all, PVC (yep, that white pipe usually reserved for plumbing jobs) is not only lighter than wood, it's cheaper! If you alrea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Raising Chickens for Eggs Updated: 2009-05-24 19:02:33 Description: For many of us, raising chickens for eggs is one of the most common reasons we decide to bring these birds into our backyards. If this is your objective, there are a few things that you will need to know before getting started... Avoid breeds that ar...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Back to Basics with Backyard Chicken Coops Updated: 2009-05-22 18:33:07 Description: Backyard chicken coops are becoming a common sight in neighborhoods, as people begin to realize that chickens are not just for farms. Before you start drawing up your chicken coop plans, though, there are a couple of matters you will need to look i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Welcome to DIY Chicken Coop Plans Updated: 2009-05-22 18:06:18 Description: Thank you for stopping by DIY Chicken Coop Plans! Here's a little bit about this site... Chickens are not too fussy. With a safe, dry roof over their heads, plenty of fresh water, full bellies, a place to get some exercise, and a bit of TLC, most w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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