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Worried about picking the wrong coop for your property? Picking a chicken coop doesn’t have to be hard. Think about your yard, your weather, and how many chickens you want. Use this simple guide to find a coop that keeps...

Worried about rats and mice? Try the “no food, no water, no entry” method A coop by itself does not attract rodents. What draws mice and rats is easy food, water, and hiding places. If you manage those three things, rodents...

“My Hen’s Chest Feels Squishy!” — A Simple Talk About Sour Crop My hen’s chest looks puffy and feels squishy this morning. She’s moving slow and her breath smells… sour. What is going on? It might be sour crop. That’s...

Good news—you can put a chicken coop on a hillside. With a little planning, it can be safe, clean, and easy. Picture a small, cozy coop on a sunny slope. Fresh air moves through. Happy hens peck and scratch. In...

So you found a weird egg? Or is it even an egg? Lash Eggs: What Are They and Should You Worry? Ever find a weird, bumpy thing in your chicken coop and think, “What *is* that?” If it doesn’t look...

Is Taking Care of Chickens Difficult? A Simple Guide from Family Backyard Store At Family Backyard Store, we believe raising chickens can be one of the most fun and rewarding things you do in your backyard. But if you’re wondering,...

Caring for Chickens While Pregnant: What Expecting Moms Should Know Raising chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience, even during pregnancy. But when you're thinking of getting pregnant, you're not really thinking about how you're going to take care...

What Does It Mean When a Chicken Is Egg-Bound? If you’ve ever had a chicken that seems uncomfortable and won’t lay an egg, she might be egg-bound. That means an egg is stuck inside her and just won’t come out....

Do Chickens Need Sunlight? Yes, They Love It! But They Can Overheat Just like people, chickens need sunlight to stay happy and healthy. Sunlight helps chickens make vitamin D, which is important for strong bones and good egg laying. If...

Everything You Need to Know About Prepping Eggs for Hatching Before placing eggs in your incubator, it’s important to start with clean, fertile, good-quality eggs. Odd-shaped, dirty, or cracked eggs won’t hatch well—and if they smell bad, toss them right...

How Much Coop Space Do Your Chickens Really Need? Let’s be honest—chickens aren’t shy. They poop where they please, squawk like they run the yard, and cram themselves into the same nesting box like it’s the last mint oreo McFlurry...

How to Keep Your Chicken Coop Fresh: Ventilation 101 Chickens are fun, feathery, and a little stinky. If you want a healthy, happy flock, one of the most important things you need in your chicken coop is good ventilation. That...

Should You Put a Chicken Brooder Inside Your Coop? If you’re raising baby chicks, you’ve probably heard the word “brooder.” A brooder is a warm, safe space where chicks live for their first few weeks of life. It usually has...

How to Buy a Chicken Coop on a Budget (Without Regretting It Later) So, you’ve decided to get chickens. Great choice! Chickens are fun, helpful, and yes—pretty addictive. Most people start with just a few… then want a few more…...

Make Any Chicken Coop an Automatic Coop Let’s face it—life on the homestead is busy. Between morning chores, muddy boots, and evening feedings, it’s easy to forget something... like locking the chicken coop. If you've ever lost a hen to...

Pink Play Sets, Black & White Playhouse Offering Sensory Play If you’re looking for a beautiful playhouse or play set that your kids will love that’s safe, strong, and full of fun look no further than 2MamaBees playhouses. These amazing...

Backyard Swings & Playsets for Big Kids, Tweens, and Teens? Yes, Please. If you’re like me, your kids didn’t stop loving the outdoors once they grew out of their toddler clothes—they just wanted something that felt a little more grown-up....

Don't Let Your Ladies Get Plucked! Raising chickens is fun—until something with claws, paws, or wings decides your flock looks like an all-you-can-eat buffet. Whether you're new to chicken-keeping or just tired of missing eggs and missing hens, here's what...

Chicken Scammers Exist....Unfortunately Getting chickens is exciting! But before you bring home your first flock, it’s important to know what to expect—especially when buying chicks or hens online. From avoiding scams to caring for them when they arrive, here’s what...

Must Have Features and Some Small Splurges Picking the right chicken coop is a big deal—especially if you want your chickens to be happy, healthy, and safe. A good coop doesn’t just look nice. It also needs to work well...

How to Pick the Right Chicken Coop Roofline Picking the right chicken coop can feel tricky, especially with so many styles to choose from. The shape of your coop matters because it affects how easy it is to use, how...

How to Safely Clean Your Chicken Coop Easy Tips for a Clean Coop and a Healthy Family Cleaning your chicken coop is one of the best ways to keep your chickens happy, your yard fresh, and your family safe. A...

And How Family Backyard Store Helps You Save When you shop online for big things like sheds, greenhouses, or chicken coops, you may see a flat rate shipping fee. That means one set price, no matter where you live. Sounds...

Is Your Money Best Spent on Vinyl Playsets? If you're trying to decide between a vinyl playset and a metal one, you're probably thinking about safety, maintenance, and how long it will last, and also getting the biggest bang for...

Thinking about adding chickens to your backyard but worried about the noise?  You’re not alone. One of the most common questions we hear is: “Are chicken coops loud?” The answer is: it depends—mostly on the breed, the time of day, and...

Should Your Chicken Coop Be On the Ground or Raised? Here's What You Need to Know If you're shopping for a new chicken coop, one of the first things you might notice is that some coops sit directly on the...

Why a Fully Assembled Chicken Coop with Yard Placement Beats a DIY Kit Every Time Raising backyard chickens is a joy—but building their coop from scratch? That’s a different story. If you’ve been comparing a chicken coop kit to a...

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