How to Treat Chicken Mites: Red Poultry & Northern Fowl Mites

Chicken mites can cause stress, poor feather quality, and reduced egg production in backyard flocks. The two most common types are Northern Fowl Mites (which live on chickens) and Red Poultry Mites...

Pumpkins for Chickens: The Ultimate Chicken Treat!

Pumpkins for chickens aren’t just fall décor, they’re a healthy snack, a fun enrichment activity, and a seasonal favorite. While pumpkin seeds aren’t a true dewormer, they provide vitamins, hydrati...

Celebrating 5 Amazing Bee Jeweled Coops of 2024!

Discover five exceptional Bee Jeweled Coops showcased in 2024, each demonstrating creative customizations of our trusted building plans. From Druthers Homestead's skillfully adapted slope-side 4x8 ...

Chicken Coop Litter Shelf & Storage Area | Building Plans For a Cleaner, Roomier, and Happier Coop

Upgrade your chicken coop with our free litter shelf and storage setup plans! Learn how to build a sturdy, deep litter shelf that simplifies cleaning, adds a third roosting bar, and creates organiz...

Bee Jeweled Coop Essentials: Selecting the Best Hardware and Accessories for Your Coop

Security, Comfort, and Style for Your Coop We're committed to offering functional and esthetically pleasing homes for your feathered friends -- Every detail matters! In this blog, I'm sharing the e...

Our Journey of Building a Charming & Secure Chicken Coop

Five years ago, our journey began with a few baby chicks and an out-of-the-box chicken coop. We were thrilled to start our own flock and take a step towards self-sustainability. Unfortunately, the ...

How To Add Lighting To Your Chicken Coop Without Electricity

One thing I knew I wanted in my chicken coop was extra lighting. But with no running power, and the idea of wiring solar panels seeming too expensive and time-consuming, I had to think outside of t...

Chicken Coop Roosting Bars & Bedding Shelf

When we started construction on our chicken coop, I had envisioned a traditional ladder style roosting setup over the floor. However, as I did more research on different ideas I came across the con...