How to Protect Chickens From Hawks and Build the Best Backyard Chicken Fence

Backyard chicken coop with covered run and strong predator protection fence in a sunny US homestead yard

How to Protect Chickens From Hawks and Build the Best Backyard Chicken Fence Keeping chickens in the backyard is peaceful until you realize how many animals see your flock as an easy meal. Hawks watch from above. Raccoons test weak latches at night. Snakes squeeze through tiny gaps. Neighborhood dogs can break into a run … Read more

Why Did My Chickens Stop Laying Eggs? Easy Natural Fixes

Backyard chickens near nesting boxes in a clean US chicken coop with fresh bedding and natural light

Why Did My Chickens Stop Laying Eggs? Natural Ways to Fix Egg Production Problems Few things confuse a backyard chicken owner faster than walking out to the coop, opening the nesting boxes, and finding little to nothing inside. Yesterday your hens were laying. Last week you had enough eggs for breakfast, baking, and maybe even … Read more