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iChicken – iPhone Guide To Keeping Chickens

admin — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:01:25 +0000

iChicken is a great new App for chicken keepers, written and created exclusively for iOS devices such as the iPod Touch, iPhone 3, iPhone 3gs and iPhone 4. It will run happily on your iPad too, and an iPad specific version is already in the pipe line.
This App is crammed with great information about keeping chickens, with sections dedicated to the Health of your hens and even how to care for them on a day to day basis.
iChicken is the perfect companion for those of us who already have chickens, and also as a great guide to assist and inspire others who are considering keeping chickens in the future. Take a look into our features section, to see just how much detailed information is included. There are even some great fun extras that help you make the most of this App, and let you share your images with the built in gallery feature.

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How to build a chicken coop fast

admin — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:01:07 +0000

http://howtobuildachickencoopfast.com -Following the easy instructions in this book will get you started raising chickens.

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How To Choose Chicken Coops For Sale On The Web

ArticleSubmitter — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:11:09 +0000

As part of the growing trend toward locally grown food and self-sufficiency, people living in towns and suburbs are choosing to keep chickens in their backyards. This hobby combines the enjoyment of caring for lively birds with the satisfaction of producing fresh, healthy eggs. If you’ve decided to keep poultry, you may wish purchase one of the many flat-packed chicken coops for sale online. These vary in terms of design, size and materials with some models providing better ventilation and lighting.

Certain design features can help keep your chickens happy and healthy. Look for coops with a hen house that is raised off the ground with an attached ramp to allow the birds access. This will help keep the nesting area dry and free of vermin. A pull-out tray beneath the hen house will make it easy to keep clean. A nesting box that can be accessed from outside the coop via a pull-up lid will allow you to collect eggs without disturbing the hens.

The size of coop you will need depends on how many chickens you intend to keep in it. In a coop consisting of an enclosed nesting area and a covered run, each laying hen requires about 6 square feet of space. A coop that is 6 foot long by 4 foot wide is 24 square feet and can comfortably house 4 chickens.

Pay attention to the materials description when considering a coop to purchase. Wood should be treated with a preserver to make it water-repellent and rot-resistant. Panels should have a thickness of half an inch or more to ensure that the coop is sturdy enough to withstand wind and weather. The sides of the chicken run should be covered in galvanized steel mesh to protect the birds from predators.

Adequate ventilation is very important for the health of your chickens. It allows moisture to evaporate and gases and odors to dissipate. Vents located near the roof of the nesting area will allow air to circulate without subjecting the birds to drafts.

Exposing the nesting area to light will encourage the hens to lay more and better eggs. The coop should have at least one glass or Perspex window which will provide the chickens with sunlight all year round. Ideally this should be on hinges so that it can be opened in summer for extra ventilation.

When comparing prices of chicken coops for sale, the general rule is that you get what you pay for. More expensive coops tend to be made of better materials and incorporate more features. A cheap coop that will put the health of your chickens at risk, be damaged by the weather or be invaded by vermin and predators is not a bargain. Remember that you will have to clean your coop, care for your chickens and collect eggs on a regular basis, so a coop designed with your convenience in mind is generally worth its price in the long run.

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Dummies Guide to Keeping Chickens – Housing and Heating …

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:40:09 +0000

http://top-3-products.info/diy-coops/ – READ MY REVIEWS BEFORE YOU BUY ANY PRODUCTS ON DIY CHICKEN COOP BUILDING.

Many individuals do have a tendency to think you need a lot of expensive materials to successfully build a chicken coop, however this is not the case at all. Chicken coops can be made from a variety of different materials including such things as an old shed, scrap lumber, PVC pipes, 50 gallon barrels, or other recycled materials you may have around the house already.

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-Building A Chicken Coop- . All You Need To Know!

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 07:28:19 +0000

http://bit.ly/gR8sNs . Building a Chicken Coop – The Easy Way

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Chicken Coop Plans – How to build a chicken coop #1

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:40:14 +0000

http://build-chicken-coop.com Step by step plans instructions and videos on building a chicken coop

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Chicken Coop Plans – How to build a chicken coop

admin — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:55:44 +0000

http://build-chicken-coop.com Step by step plans instructions and videos on building a chicken coop

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Building Chicken Coops

admin — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:36:16 +0000

http://www.myfirstchickencoop.com Join the thousands supporting the sustainable living movement and build a chicken coop in your own backyard. Building a chicken coop is not difficult. Get great tips and tricks. Enjoy FREE and ORGANIC eggs daily. You do not have to be a farmer or know anything about chickens. Building a chickens coop is a great family project.

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How To Build a Chicken Coop in 3 Days: step-by-step guide

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:33:47 +0000

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Build a chicken coop TZ06

admin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:03:13 +0000

The TZ06 chicken coop is perfect for backyard chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, cats and ferrets. You can buy this easy to build, new hen house in kit form. It is moveable and perfect for starting with poultry. Check us out on ebay for a GREAT DEAL. Our ebay name is Chicken Coops Online.

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