Evidence-informed poultry management guidance covering flock health, nutrition, biosecurity, housing, seasonal care, vaccination, breeding, eggs, and responsible day-to-day management.
Mosquitoes can bite chickens and spread poultry diseases, but most coop problems start with water and shelter around the yard. Learn how to reduce breeding sites, improve screening and airflow, and use mosquito-control products safely around your flock.
How to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Chickens & the Coop Read More »
Skunks can eat chicken eggs and kill chicks, and they may occasionally kill small poultry. Learn the signs of a possible skunk raid, what attracts skunks, and how to keep them out of your coop.
Do Skunks Eat Chickens? Signs of an Attack & How to Protect Your Flock Read More »
Should you wash fresh eggs from backyard chickens? Learn when to leave eggs alone, how to clean dirty eggs safely, correct water temperature, refrigeration, and storage.
How to Wash Fresh Eggs Safely: Cleaning & Storage Guide Read More »
Heating a chicken coop is usually unnecessary for healthy adult birds. Learn when supplemental heat may help, safer heating options, fire risks, ventilation, and winter care.
Heating a Chicken Coop: When to Add Heat and How to Do It Safely Read More »
Choosing where to put your chicken coop affects drainage, heat, predators, daily chores, neighbors, and biosecurity. Learn how to pick a practical spot that stays dry, accessible, shaded when needed, and compliant with local rules.
Where to Put Your Chicken Coop: Drainage, Shade & Safety Read More »
