Coops & Housing
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Coops & Housing
Roosting Bars: Setup and Why Chickens Need Them
Learn how to set up chicken roosting bars, the right height, size, and spacing — plus how a roost differs from a nesting box.
August 19, 2026
Coops & Housing
Nesting Boxes: How Many, What Size, and Where to Put Them
Learn how many chicken nesting boxes you need, the right size, best bedding choices, and exactly where to mount them for happy, productive hens.
August 5, 2026
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Chicken Coop Ventilation: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
Good chicken coop ventilation removes moisture, ammonia, and heat while keeping drafts off your birds. Here's how to size and place vents correctly.
July 22, 2026
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How to Build a Chicken Coop: A Beginner's Guide
How to build a chicken coop from scratch: a practical beginner's guide to sizing, materials, ventilation, nesting boxes, and predator-proofing.
July 8, 2026
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How Big Should a Chicken Coop Be? Space per Bird
Learn exactly how much space chickens need inside the coop and in the run, with square footage guidelines by flock size and breed type.
June 24, 2026