If you are overwhelmed at the thought of building your first chicken coop, you aren’t alone. It’s essential to build a coop that isn’t too large and isn’t too small for the flock you will be tending. If your coop is too big, your birds may become cold in inclement weather, or they may decide […]
Category Archives: Chicken Coops
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Feb
Feb
Looking for a chicken coop but have no money? Look no further. In this post we’re gonna show you how to make a chicken coop out of pallets and basically for free! This is a very simple process that you can customize according to your needs. You really don’t need a lot of skills to […]
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Feb
Feb
There are lots of options for chicken coops. If you’re good with tools and have some time on your hands you can always build your own coop. However, more and more people are going for a more comfortable, pre-made option. We’ve already written an entry about everything a coop should have and all of these coops check all […]
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Nov
Nov
During the winter it’s specially crucial to keep your coop warm and safe. To make it easier here are our top 6 items to get your coop ready for the winter! Cheap, effective and reusable insulation The most basic thing your coop needs! This insulation is cheap, effective and moisture-resistant. It’s easy to cut and […]
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Oct
Oct
Some chickens are hardier than others but there’s no doubt that you need to take care of them during the winter. Preparing their coop for the winter doesn’t have to be hard. Here’s how to prepare their coop for the upcoming long nights: Get good ventilation It may sound counter-intuitive to ventilate the coop during […]
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Aug
Aug
We’ve seen a lot of upgrades for your coop that are great and others not so much. These are our favorite five upgrades for you and your backyard chickens, along with the links for you to get them! Solar Powered Predator Deterrent It takes just one lost chicken due to predators to break your heart. […]
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Aug
Aug
Once you decide on the type and the amount of chickens you’ll have, you’ll probably wonder if you should also get a rooster. Maybe you got a male chick by mistake and are wondering how good or bad would he be for your flock. The short answer? It depends. Having a rooster has its pros […]
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Jul
Jul
Black copper eggs, heritage breeds and $20,000 coops are all part of the same world: Luxury chickens. This new trend was born in Silicon Valley where people like Scott Vanderlip started running a free, self-guided bycicle tour of chicken coops in the area for hobbyist and fans. His organization, called Tour de Coop is made […]
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Apr
Apr
Gone are the days of the elite dining at fancy restaurants with menus in languages you can’t understand, being driven by chauffeurs in lengthy black cars, planning their next jet-setting world trips to the finest and most luxurious resorts. Well maybe those days aren’t totally gone, but in the recent months, we have identified a […]
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Mar
Mar
If you have spent any time on Amazon or spent any time alive for that matter, you’ve seen the strange relationship between merchandise and chickens. Perhaps it is the odd familiarity that everyone who has grown up in a rural setting has with chickens. Maybe it is that chickens are hilarious and remind us not […]
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Nov
Nov
The seasons are changing! As your chickens delight in scratching through drifts of colorful autumn leaves, happily snacking on insects and worms, you’re likely cleaning your gutters and performing all the usual pre-winter rituals involved in caring for your home. How about your chicken coop? Is your poultry palace ready for the shorter days and […]
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Jun
Jun
Buying a chicken coop is not easy. You need a coop that is going to house and protect your backyard chicken flock. However, the ideal pre-made chicken coop is a difficult product to find. Manufacturers and distributors are challenged to make a coop that will get the job done at a reasonable price. At eFowl, we’ve seen […]
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