Coops & Housing
9 guides
The Deep Litter Method for Chicken Coops, Explained
Learn how the deep litter method works, how to start it in your coop, and how to manage composting coop bedding through the seasons.
July 4, 2026
How to Predator-Proof a Chicken Coop and Run
Learn how to predator proof a chicken coop and run with hardware cloth, secure latches, buried aprons, and a solid nightly routine that keeps your flock safe.
June 30, 2026
The Best Bedding for a Chicken Coop
A practical keeper-to-keeper guide to chicken coop bedding: pine shavings, straw, and other litter options compared so you can pick what works for your flock.
June 26, 2026
How to Clean and Sanitize Your Chicken Coop: A Step-by-Step Routine
A practical keeper-to-keeper guide to spot cleaning, deep cleaning, and sanitizing your chicken coop -- with chicken-safe products and bedding tips.
June 25, 2026
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
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.
June 17, 2026
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.
June 13, 2026
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.
June 9, 2026
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.
June 5, 2026