Every week at Community Chickens, we get dozens of questions from people across the world, hoping to find someone who has shared a similar experience. We try to answer them all, and forward them on to experts where we can. But many of the questions are unique, and because of this, we realize that sometimes […]

from Jennifer Sartell Photos by author While this post isn’t about sparkling fizzies, sugar rimmed glasses or spiked eggnog, it is about using alcohol in the coop. But before you head to the backyard with martini glasses and tiny umbrellas to celebrate with the girls, you might want to keep reading. As far as the […]

by Jennifer Sartell This month’s story takes us to Kathy Bopps beautiful coop in Pulaski, VA. But before we head to Virginia, I thought I would share some interesting facts about how y’all prefer your turkey. The Community Chicken readers have spoken, and it looks as though most of you will be enjoying a brined, […]

by Rebecca Nickols It seems that this time of the year a lot of time is spent in the kitchen…  Whether it’s preparing Thanksgiving dinner or just spending time with family and friends–everyone always gravitates to the warmth and comfort of this room. I doubt that many of you ever think of a potential chicken […]

by Meredith Chilson Mrs. Parsons, a lady who consistently reads this blog and often comments on posts, sent me a suggestion for a blog topic a while back. I’ve been thinking about it, and it seems to me that it’s appropriate for this month of politics, reflection and thanksgiving. Mrs. Parsons feels that “some of […]

As it gets closer to winter, field mice and rats will start looking for a nice, safe, warm place to bed down. What better spot than a cozy corner of your chicken coop? Nice clean bedding, safe at night from predators and also a ready food source, especially if you leave feed in the coop. […]

by Jennifer Sartell Today we’re traveling to Fresno, California to visit with Donna McGlasson, proud owner of Coop de Clucks Chalet! Donna raises her 3 chickens, 2 Rhode Island Reds and a Barred Rock for organic eggs. Coop de Chalet resides in the heart of suburbia, but it’s unique shape and great use of space […]

by Rebecca Nickols As this series of awe-inspiring chicken coops continues, I’m continually amazed at how creative, resourceful and imaginative some chicken keepers are when it comes to constructing their coop. It reminds me of how one person might look at an abandoned house and see only its pitfalls; while another person views the same neglected […]

by Jennifer BurckeOver the last two years, I have shared my family’s journey to become chicken keepers with the readers here at Community Chickens.  It has been an incredibly rewarding experience during an exciting time in my adult life.  In two short years, my family has experienced everything from the arrival of our first batch […]

by Meredith Chilson The leaves are at their colorful peak right now, and the bright, bright blue skies with the fluffy clouds make it pleasurable to be outside doing chores.  Our cellar way is filled with buckets of potatoes, baskets of apples and squashes; braids of onions and garlic dangle from the rafters next to […]