Will Chickens Stop Laying Eggs if the Coop is Dirty?
It was a coop cleaning weekend around here and let me tell you, that is a chore that feels so good to have done! While chickens are...
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Annie
Nov 22, 20232 min
Give the Gift of Coop Recuperate Orange Spice
I just came in from doing chicken chores, and let me tell you how wonderful my coop smells! Strong Animals Chicken Essentials just came...
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Annie
Aug 31, 20234 min
How to Clean Chicken Nesting Boxes
Photo Credit: HGTV Chickens are beautiful, friendly (most of them anyway), and wonderful birds. But they are also very messy! I feel like...
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Annie
Feb 10, 20233 min
Can I Use Straw in My Chicken Coop?
For many years I have used pine shavings in my brooders and coop while raising backyard chickens. There are a few different bedding...
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Annie
Jan 25, 20233 min
How to Keep Your Chickens Laying Eggs Through Winter: Light and Heat Tips
It’s January, and like many of us, my girls (the chickens) and I are really feeling the effects of this long winter month! While the rime...
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Strong Animals Team
Jan 3, 20232 min
How to Build a Winter Dust Bath for Your Chickens
Have you ever seen chickens rolling around in the dirt? That’s known as a dust bath, and it helps chickens keep their feathers clean and...
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Annie
Sep 15, 20222 min
Decorating Your Coop For Fall
Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. Not only is it cozy and beautiful, but it’s also when we celebrate my wedding anniversary,...
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Annie
Aug 11, 20223 min
Benefits of Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Essential Oils in Chicken Coops
If you’ve been around here long enough, it’s no secret that Coop Recuperate is hands down my favorite product for our coop bedding. Part...
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Annie
Mar 24, 20224 min
What Raising Chickens Has Taught Our Kids
I have been sitting here contemplating where to even start with this blog. We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last...
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Annie
Mar 16, 20224 min
How to Clean Your Chicken Coop 2 Times a Year
Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up their...
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Annie
Dec 9, 20212 min
How to Control Ammonia Odor in the Chicken Coop
It’s that time of year when the cold is setting in. We woke up to a blanket of snow on the ground this morning. And while it’s beautiful,...
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Annie
Nov 12, 20213 min
Best Toys for Chickens
I’m sitting here giggling as I write this blog because I have a confession. Are you ready? I have always loved toys. Obviously, as a...
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Annie
Jul 8, 20213 min
Facts About Diatomaceous Earth and Chickens
Today, we’re going to discuss somewhat of a hot topic in the chicken world. It’s one of those topics that most chicken keepers have a...
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Annie
May 20, 20212 min
How to Keep Coop Bedding Fresh for Healthy Chickens
I think one of the biggest shocks of raising backyard chickens for me was how messy these little birds are! I remember wondering, how...
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Annie
Dec 1, 20202 min