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Top 10 Backyard Chicken Keeping Myths
A list of the top 10 backyard chicken keeping myths that we hear every day. We want to set the…
April 5, 2022
Top 10+ Picks for Backyard Chicken Starter Flock
Kristen & Ingrid give their top recommendations for a starter flock of chickens. We highlight different characteristic traits that make…
February 28, 2022
Warning: Don’t Do These Things When Adding Chickens to Your Flock (But I Did Them Anyway)
There are many things you shouldn't do when adding new chickens to your flock. I did them anyway and I…
November 17, 2021
How to Successfully Add Chickens to Your Flock
I was able to add four chickens to my existing small flock successfully. They are all integrated and happy, so…
March 23, 2021
Love and Loss and Backyard Chickens
We unfortunately had to deal with the loss of a few birds this past summer. I’m not gonna lie, it’s…
November 19, 2020
8 Winter Boredom Busters for Backyard Chickens
Winter can be tough on chickens, but not because it's cold, because there aren't as many bugs, fresh greens, and…
February 7, 2020
7 Top Winter Care Tips for Backyard Chickens
Winter can be tough on backyard chicken owners. Chickens are pretty hardy, but there are some things you can do…
December 26, 2019
New Chicks, New Pecking Order
It’s been over three months since I gave baby chicks to my broody hen, Louise and it’s still fascinating watching…
October 4, 2019
Backyard Chickens, Neighbors, and the City Board
My experience with keeping chickens in an urban area when a neighbor complains and the city comes to investigate. See…
July 30, 2019
Our Broody Hen, Baby Chicks, and the American Coop
Taking advantage of our broody hen to add to our flock has been an amazing and fascinating experience. While it's…
June 28, 2019
Adventures in New Baby Chicks
After I slipped three baby chicks under my broody hen, the fun begins. Will she accept them? How will they…
June 11, 2019
Are You My Mother? Giving a Broody Hen Baby Chicks
My experience with my first broody hen. We decided to give her baby chicks after three weeks. I was so…
June 5, 2019
My Hen Went Broody! Now What?
My Buff Orpington went broody. Now I'm filled with decisions to make. Do I let her be broody? Do I…
May 17, 2019
5 Reasons to Eat Fresh Eggs
The incredible, edible egg. Unfortunately, eggs fell out of favor when for decades the government and scientists said eggs were…
February 18, 2019
A Winter’s Tale (with Chickens)
Here's what is happening with the chickens around our urban farm this winter. They decide to molt when it's really…
January 30, 2019
Bare Naked Ladies: What You Need to Know about Molting Chickens
It’s that time of year when some chickens look like they been in a bad bar fight. That’s right, it’s…
November 20, 2018
There’s Been a Coup in My Coop!
What happens when the balance of power changes in the world of backyard chickens? Usually the pecking order stays consistent…
November 1, 2018
15 Fun Facts about Chickens
Chickens are fascinating creatures and a lot smarter then we give them credit for being. Here are some facts that…
October 23, 2018
My First Year With Chickens
September 26, 2018 marked one year to the day that my husband and I got our six chickens. There was…
October 8, 2018
Hemp is Not Pot —Plus Other Hemp Facts
We love our industrial hemp as bedding for our chicken coops. However, there are many misconceptions about industrial hemp and…
September 5, 2018
Chicken First Aid Kit Check List
Chickens are relatively easy to keep, so long as you provide quality layer feed, fresh water and a clean, dry,…
August 9, 2018
Tips for Keeping Your Chickens Cool in the Summer
Chickens are not fans of hot temperatures and in fact, extreme heat can be dangerous for them. There are some…
July 10, 2018
Cluckin’ for a Cause! Our First Time on the Tour d’Coop
The yearly event attracts thousands of visitors to check out chicken coops, gardens, and bee hives. The objective of the…
June 18, 2018
Should You Wash Your Eggs? It’s Better Not To
There will probably always be a debate on whether or not to wash the eggs from your backyard chickens. I’m…
May 22, 2018
Tour d’Coop Promotes Backyard Chickens and Urban Farming
The Tour d’Coop started in 2005 in Raleigh, NC as a way for a bunch of neighbors living inside the…
May 14, 2018
The Best Stuff to Put in Your Chicken Run Area
There’s a lot of talk about what to put inside the chicken run area for your chickens. We like to…
May 11, 2018
Top 5 Best Broody Hens
There are many times when having a broody hen is ideal. Maybe you got fertilized eggs from someone and would…
April 26, 2018
Size Does Matter. Give Your Chickens Room and Activities
Does size matter? When it comes to chicken runs, YES! It does. It's important to give your chickens plenty of…
April 12, 2018
My First Egg
Nothing beats the excitement a new backyard chicken keeper experiences they find their first egg from one of their hens.
January 25, 2018
Top Dozen Egg Layers for Backyard Flocks
We compiled a list of the top dozen egg layers (get it? Dozen, eggs?) Interestingly, many of the most popular…
January 5, 2018
Foxes, Owls, and Hawks — Oh My!
What happens when a hawk terrorizes a backyard chicken flock? A beginner chicken keeper realizes that while the chicken coop…
January 4, 2018
Glossary of Terms Every Backyard Chicken Keeper Needs to Know
Whether or not you are new to the world of backyard chickens, there are many terms that are helpful to…
December 4, 2017
Chickens are Little Dinosaurs
New to backyard chicken keeping, I am discovering all things chicken: what do to, what not to do, what are…
November 16, 2017
Carolina Coops Donates Chicken Coop for 3-Year-Old Boy’s Make-A-Wish
Three-year-old Sawyer was diagnosed with leukemia and when asked what he wanted for his wish from Make-A-Wish®, he said he…
November 5, 2017
A Tour of Our Best-Selling Carolina Coop
A detailed tour of one of our best-selling chicken coops, with in-depth descriptions of all the features that make it…
October 30, 2017
Can’t Decide? Compare Our Chicken Coops
Can't decide which of our chicken coops to get? We have detailed the features of each to help you make…
February 2, 2017