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Poultry Nesting Boxes - The Facts

September 02, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Eggs

It’s morning! Time to peek inside those poultry nesting boxes and gather all the egg-ceptionally fresh eggs! This is truly the most egg-citing part of...

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What You Can Add To Your Chicken's Nesting Box

September 01, 2020

Chicken Coops Herbs for Health

Having a nice, cosy nesting box for your flock is essential if you want them to produce tasty eggs everyday. Also known as laying boxes,...

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The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Coop Predator Prevention

July 23, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Health Predators and Pests Protecting the Flock

Keeping your chicken coop safe from prowling predators is a top concern for all chicken keepers. Whether you live in an urban, suburban or rural...

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Make The Most Of Your Auto Door

July 22, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chicken Coops Chickens 101

Many a poultry enthusiast prizes their Auto Door as one of their favourite chicken coop accessories. On first impression, it may appear to be a...

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Chickens 101: Where To Start

July 22, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101

So - you’re starting to seriously think that chicken keeping could be a great addition to your skillset- congratulations! Backyard chicken keeping is incredibly rewarding...

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Chicken Waterers 101: What You Need To Know

July 22, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101

Most chicken keeping novices imagine that providing water for their flock is as easy using as filling up an old dish as they would for...

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Should We Paint Our Chicken Coop?

July 22, 2020

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Absolutely! Chicken coops made by Backyard Chicken Coops are egg-cellently made from sustainable A-grade Fir timber. However, Australian climate can be a bit harsh and...

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Council Conditions for Chickens in Brisbane

July 22, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101

We've had a few inquiries about council conditions specific to Brisbane residents. Are you allowed to keep chickens? How many? Are there special coop requirements?...

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An Easy Guide To Different Types Of Animal Bedding

July 22, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Health

For first time chicken owners there can be a lot of “umming” and “ahhing” over which type of animal bedding is right for your flock....

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8 Easy Steps To Safely Move Your Chicken Tractor

July 22, 2020

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Most people who have chicken tractors love the fact that every time they reposition it they know their chickens are all too willing to trim...

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The Key To A Deep Chicken Litter System

July 22, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Composting & Soil Building

Some chicken lovers might be accustomed to simply disposing of their old chicken litter and replacing it with new and fresh material every so often,...

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Do Chickens Smell? Unscrambling the Myth

July 22, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chicken Coops Chickens 101

When telling people of your love of chicken keeping, (or your hopes to soon keep chickens), often the response includes a scrunched up nose and...

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Chickens In Charge - A Guide To The Pecking Order

July 21, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chicken Chatter Chicken Coops Chickens 101 General Health

Chickens thrive on interactions with their feathery flock-mates and humans alike. They are active, talkative, playful, curious, and last, but certainly not least, highly intelligent...

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Why You Should Clean Your Coop This Weekend

July 21, 2020

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I know what you’re thinking: ‘it’s been a hard week, work was exhausting and I just don’t have the gumption to clean that chicken coop...

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Essential Tools for Keeping Chickens

July 21, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Health Nutrition

Keeping chickens is a flap-happy experience. Why? Well, thankfully, chickens need little care and maintenance. So, you have a LOT of free happy-go-clucky time to...

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Tools for cleaning your backyard chicken coop

Spring Cleaning Your Coop - A Step By Step Guide

July 21, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101

Spring has sprung, therefore it’s time to indulge in the good ol’ spring clean. But don’t limit this to your house- it’s the perfect time...

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Becoming BFFs with Your Shy Chook

July 20, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Kids Corner Raising Baby Chicks

Chickens thrive on spending quality time with their feathery siblings and with you, their faithful chicken keeper. They are very social creatures by nature but,...

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Which Chicken Coop is Best for my Backyard?

Which Chicken Coop is Best for my Backyard?

July 17, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101

Searching online for chicken coops for sale? You’ve come to the right place! But maybe you’re wondering which Backyard Chicken Coop model is best for...

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Making Best Laid Chicken Coop Plans? Here's What You Need To Consider

July 17, 2020

Chicken Coops

Have you made best laid chicken coop plans in your backyard, but need a little encouragement to implement them? Perhaps you're wondering what chicken coop...

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The Chicken Coop - Creating the Best Environment for your Chickens

July 17, 2020

Chicken Coops Protecting the Flock

When many people first consider keeping chickens, they wonder what kind of housing their new chooks will need. While it is possible to keep baby chicks...

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The Modern Day Chicken Coop

July 17, 2020

Chicken Coops

Long gone are the days of an old tin shed and some chicken wire in the backyard as a makeshift chicken coop, scavenging around on...

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How To Pick The Perfect Chicken Coop Spot

July 17, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 General


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Where In My Backyard Should I Put My Chicken Coop?

July 17, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101

Just got your hot little hands on one of our amazing chicken coops? Maybe you’re planning to get one. Well, here are some tips on...

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What Is a Chicken Tractor?

July 16, 2020

Chicken Coops

Unfortunately they aren't farming vehicles that can be operated by poultry. That would be pretty cool. A chicken tractor is a mobile coop that comes...

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What Makes a Good Coop: The Fundamentals

July 16, 2020

Chicken Coops

Everyone wants to create the perfect living environment for their poultry pals, but with an overwhelming amount of options readily available, choosing the perfect chicken...

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Chicken Run Landscaping Ideas

July 16, 2020

Chicken Coops Gardening

Don’t think your chicken run just has to contain sufficient bedding, it can also be a great place to deck out with your DIY landscaping...

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Chickens 101: The Coop

July 16, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101

Like their owners, chickens need a safe, spacious environment where they can roost (sleep) in peace, graze around to their hearts content and comfortably lay...

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A chicken coop tractor keeps your chickens safe and happy

Do I Need To Move My Chicken Coop Around The Backyard To Give The Hens Fresh Grass?

July 16, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chicken Coops Chickens 101

Giving hens access to fresh grass is essential to their well being, because of all the goodies in the grass (think bugs, grit, insects and...

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Chicken Wire: What’s Best for Your Chooks

July 16, 2020

Chicken Coops Chickens 101 Predators and Pests Protecting the Flock

Safety from predators and egg thieves like rats, goannas, foxes, quolls and snakes is one of the most important factors when setting up a happy...

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Chicken roosting on the perfect perch preparing for sleep

Perch Importance: Chickens Need A Good Roost To Sleep

July 16, 2020

Chicken Behavior Chicken Coops

Quite contrary to popular belief, chickens don’t actually cozy up together in their nesting box for some shut eye, instead they prefer to get their...

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