Poultry Nesting Boxes - The Facts
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...
What You Can Add To Your Chicken's Nesting Box
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,...
The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Coop Predator Prevention
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...
Make The Most Of Your Auto Door
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...
Chickens 101: Where To Start
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...
Chicken Waterers 101: What You Need To Know
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...
Should We Paint Our Chicken Coop?
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...
Council Conditions for Chickens in Brisbane
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?...
An Easy Guide To Different Types Of Animal Bedding
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....
8 Easy Steps To Safely Move Your Chicken Tractor
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...
The Key To A Deep Chicken Litter System
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,...
Do Chickens Smell? Unscrambling the Myth
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...
Chickens In Charge - A Guide To The Pecking Order
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...
Why You Should Clean Your Coop This Weekend
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...
Essential Tools for Keeping Chickens
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...
Spring Cleaning Your Coop - A Step By Step Guide
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...
Becoming BFFs with Your Shy Chook
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,...
Which Chicken Coop is Best for my Backyard?
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...
Making Best Laid Chicken Coop Plans? Here's What You Need To Consider
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...
The Chicken Coop - Creating the Best Environment for your Chickens
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...
The Modern Day Chicken Coop
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...
Where In My Backyard Should I Put My Chicken Coop?
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...
What Is a Chicken Tractor?
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...
What Makes a Good Coop: The Fundamentals
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...
Chicken Run Landscaping Ideas
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...
Chickens 101: The Coop
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...
Do I Need To Move My Chicken Coop Around The Backyard To Give The Hens Fresh Grass?
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...
Chicken Wire: What’s Best for Your Chooks
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...
Perch Importance: Chickens Need A Good Roost To Sleep
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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