Jim McCausland, one of Sunset’s main contributors to our sister blog, Fresh Dirt, recently posted this nice write-up about a sparkling-clean chicken coop in Bend, Oregon. More Videos From Sunset The poop hammock at Michelle Tullis’ henhouse. Here at Sunset, we solve the problem of the nightly droppings cascade by having a henhouse with …

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Because prevention is better than cure! 5 easy ways to stop rodents taking over your chicken coop. #backyardchickens #rats #chickencoop #ratsgetridof #backyardchickensbeginnerstips #rodentsgetridof

You’ve chosen what breeds to raise, you’ve built a coop in your backyard… the brooder boxes, bedding, waterer, feeder - all set! You even have a chicken first aid kit!But, wait a second… what do chickens eat?​ Don’t worry…We’ve got you covered with our ultimate guide on what to feed (and not to feed) your chickens! #chickens #homestead #backyardchickens

Love gardening with chickens? Climbing vines look great on the chicken run. Chicken safe vines provide, shade for the flock, food and more.

This Spring we are exploring an alternative to how we are feeding our herd (and chickens too!) The idea comes from the notion of fresh sprouts as a “superfood”; if eating sprouts are super healthy…

So you've got some new chickens and now you need to find names for them? No problem!

Best chickens that lay the most eggs and fit well in small farms