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Top 10 Craziest Chicken DIY Projects from the 21st Century

In the dynamic world of chicken keeping, enthusiasts are embracing creativity and hands-on projects like never before. The 21st century has ushered in a wave of innovative do-it-yourself ventures for chickens, spanning from practical solutions to whimsical accessories. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the top 10 craziest chicken DIY projects that have gained popularity … Read more

How To Winterize Chicken Coop

As winter approaches, it’s essential for backyard chicken keepers to prepare their coops for colder temperatures. Winterizing your chicken coop is crucial to ensure the well-being and comfort of your feathered friends during the colder months. This article will guide you through the necessary steps to winterize your chicken coop, helping your flock stay warm, … Read more

DIY Chicken Coop Roof Ideas(Roofing Materials Included)

Similar to open gable roofs, box gable roofs have closed ends, providing more insulation. They also offer a unique aesthetic compared to the open gable.

Creating a DIY chicken coop roof requires a blend of creativity, practicality, and adherence to certain guidelines to ensure the safety and comfort of the chickens. Raising chickens in your backyard can be a rewarding experience, but it does require some preparation and planning. One of the most important aspects of a chicken coop is … Read more

Upcycle Plastic Containers from Strawberry or Rotisserie Chicken Packaging into Mini Greenhouses for Seed Starting

I adore springtime as it allows me to resume gardening and witness the world turn lush and beautiful. Here’s a remarkably simple technique to initiate the growth of some of your seeds indoors before transplanting them to your garden. Utilize plastic containers that are at least 3 inches tall. Fill the bottom part approximately two-thirds … Read more

10 DIY Toys for Chickens

Chickens love to get busy. They enjoy running around, scratching, and pecking at things all the time. Now when they can’t find anything that resembles those activities, they get bored. And when they do, it could lead to unhealthy behavior and cause serious health problems for your chooks. Your chickens are going to peck each other, and … Read more

4 Best DIY Chicken Feather Crafts You Must Love

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In some of our previous articles we have discussed clipping chicken feathers, reasons for feather loss, and this made us think – if we want to give good and unique ideas to our readers for everything surrounding their chicken why not share a few chicken feather crafts.

Almost every chicken keeper I have talked to said that they don’t want to throw away the feathers but they rarely find some usage for them.

We know that the industry has many uses for them such as pillow stuffing, diapers, making paper or plastic, and many more.

DIY crafts are a lot of fun to make. And, if you have a few chicken feathers lying around, then why not try making something with them? So, here are some cool and simple DIY chicken feather projects.

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What to do with your eggshells? 10 inspiring ideas to help you decide

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When I started breeding chickens I was spending a lot of time researching things that I can do with their eggs or eggshells. Therefore, you are asking yourself what to do with your eggshells?

After some discussions with more experienced chicken breeders, one of the things that I found out which amazed me was all the things you can do with your eggshells.

Honestly, I used to throw them away with the rest of the trash but now I am finding more and more uses for them.

This is what inspired us at the typesofchicken.com team to give you this article about the 10 amazing things you can do with your eggshells.

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