![]() It’s important that all these birds always have access to clean, dry bedding and good, fresh food. These coops are cleaned thoroughly every week. Roosters typically watch over their hens through the day. ![]() These chickens are on the bar in front of the nesting boxes. When laying, hens appreciate privacy – my coops are open all day, so the hens could go inside to their nesting boxes.Ĭhickens love to roost. I am fascinated by their many colors and feather patterns. I’ve raised many different chicken breeds and varieties over the years – they are all so beautiful to observe. They are all let out again during the day to roam in their enclosure. ![]() The chickens are all put in at night to keep them extra protected from foxes, coyotes, and flying predators. I have a total of four chicken coops and some smaller hutches for the geese. The area is clean and very safe for my flock. I recently replaced all the fencing surrounding the coops and added more gravel. I have a large chicken yard next to my vegetable garden. I think it’s important to let the birds be as ‘natural’ as possible. Chickens naturally lay less eggs in winter, but it’s also a good time for them to rest and build up their energy for another busy season of egg laying in the spring and summer. ![]() ![]() As the days get lighter, my hens lay more and more eggs. Look at all the beautiful eggs on my kitchen counter. ![]()
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