Winter

Winter can be a challenging time for backyard chicken keepers. As temperatures drop and snow blankets the ground, it’s essential to ensure the well-being of your feathered friends. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the 8 things you need in order to successfully raise chickens in winter. From keeping them warm to ensuring their …

Winter can be a challenging time for backyard chicken owners. As the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, it’s important to ensure that your feathered friends stay cozy and comfortable. Keeping your chickens warm during the colder months is essential for their health and well-being. In this guide, we’ll explore various strategies to …

To light or not to light…that is the question. The debate continues among flock owners if adding supplemental lighting to your coop during the winter months is the best thing to do. Let’s look at the pros and cons of supplemental lighting, so you can decide for yourself if lighting your coop in the winter …

If you’re new to raising chickens and dreading the harshness of winter, this one’s for you! Everyone makes mistakes, but making these winter chicken keeping mistakes could be the difference between a thriving flock, and a miserable one. It’s up to you to provide a happy and healthy environment for your birds during the cold …

Raising chickens in winter can be extremely challenging. Especially if you live somewhere that consistently sees temperatures drop well below zero and snow is much more than a four letter word. If you’re facing brutal winters, it’s best to take the time to understand exactly what your chickens need, and how you can give it …

Learn what hearty foods to use for winter chicken feed that will help your backyard flock get through the biting cold of frigid weather. As they say, winter is coming. And you know what that means… it’s time to start preparing your flock for the cold blustery weather. We get asked frequently how to care …