by Aaron Esch | Jun 13, 2026 | Chicken Coop Projects, Homesteading, Raising Chickens
Ever found yourself looking at a simple shed and thinking—”That could be so much more?” If you’re raising chickens, need extra storage, or just want a project that pays off in daily convenience, you’re not alone. Many homesteaders are searching for...
by Aaron Esch | Jun 19, 2024 | Raising Chickens, Chicken Coop Projects, Homesteading
You can build this hen house with these free chicken coop plans. It is easy to do. All you need is some rough cut lumber, a hammer, nails, and a circular saw. You can even build one with regular dimensional lumber from your local lumber yard. I built one like this for...
by Isabelle Esch | Jun 18, 2024 | Homesteading, Raising Chickens
In may of 2024 my husband and I decided to purchase an incubator in the hopes of hatching some cute silkie chicks for our son to enjoy. We bought eggs from local breeders to hatch along with sticking some layer mixes from our own farm in. As a busy family with my...
by Isabelle Esch | Jun 7, 2024 | Raising Chickens, Homesteading
What are the best treats for my chickens? What can I safely feed my chickens? Let’s look at some common chicken treats and what makes them good for you (your wallet) and your chickens! 1. Food scraps Low waste, low cost, and tons of fun! What could be better?...
by Arno Schaaf | Aug 24, 2021 | Chicken Coop Projects, Raising Chickens
Arno Schaaf Built this coop from the free plan – reduced the size a bit. It can be moved around the yard – has wheels on a single axle in the centre. Light activated door is operated with solar...
by barngeekthe | Jan 29, 2021 | Raising Chickens
Where To Buy Chickens by Isabelle Esch Welcome to where to buy chickens, an article in my series Raising Chickens for Beginners. In this article we will go over the many different ways to buy chickens, where to buy chickens, how to find out if they are quality...
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