Author: Leslie

  • Training Your Chickens: A Guide to Coop Nighttime Routine

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    One of the first things you will want to do when you move your chicks out of the brooder and into their coop is to train them how to go into their coop at night. This is imperative to keep them safe. I would not let them free range until they have learned to do…

  • When to Put Your New Chicks Into the Coop with Your Older Chickens

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    Timing is everything when it comes to integrating younger chicks with older chickens. You want to make sure that your chicks are close in size to your older chickens and fast enough to escape any pecking. There may be some bullying until a new pecking order is established. I have always put my chicks in…

  • Storing Fresh Eggs from Your Coop

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    Here are some steps you can take to make sure your eggs stay fresh and safe to eat for weeks. This page includes affiliate links which I may receive an affiliate commission for at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products or services I believe will add…

  • Compare Coop Bedding

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    This page includes affiliate links which I may receive an affiliate commission for at no extra cost to you. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products or services I believe will add value to my readers. Choosing the right bedding for your chicken coop is important for keeping your chickens healthy and…