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Why Backyard Chickens Might Be the Best Decision You’ve Never Made
We didn’t grow up with chickens. But now? We’ve got fresh eggs on the counter, kids collecting before school, and a daily rhythm that somehow makes life feel calmer. No...
Why Backyard Chickens Might Be the Best Decision You’ve Never Made
We didn’t grow up with chickens. But now? We’ve got fresh eggs on the counter, kids collecting before school, and a daily rhythm that somehow makes life feel calmer. No...

Cluck, Cluck, Grant! How to Get a Tax Break or Grant for Your Chicken Coop Project (in California)
Welcome to the egg-citing world of chicken coops in California! If you’re a developer or school looking to feather your nest with a tax write-off or grant for your clucking-good...
Cluck, Cluck, Grant! How to Get a Tax Break or Grant for Your Chicken Coop Project (in California)
Welcome to the egg-citing world of chicken coops in California! If you’re a developer or school looking to feather your nest with a tax write-off or grant for your clucking-good...

Chill Chicks: How to Keep Your Flock Cool, Fruity, and Frolicking!
As the summer sun cranks up the heat, our feathered friends need a little extra TLC to stay cool and content. We've got the scoop on spotting heat-stressed hens, serving...
Chill Chicks: How to Keep Your Flock Cool, Fruity, and Frolicking!
As the summer sun cranks up the heat, our feathered friends need a little extra TLC to stay cool and content. We've got the scoop on spotting heat-stressed hens, serving...

Fly-Free Flock: Planting Tips for Summer Fly Prevention in Your Chicken's Yard
As summer arrives, so do the flies, buzzing nuisances that can make life unpleasant for both you and your chickens. Fortunately, nature offers solutions in the form of insect-repelling plants...
Fly-Free Flock: Planting Tips for Summer Fly Prevention in Your Chicken's Yard
As summer arrives, so do the flies, buzzing nuisances that can make life unpleasant for both you and your chickens. Fortunately, nature offers solutions in the form of insect-repelling plants...

The Joys and Benefits of Hand-Taming Your Baby Chicks (and How to Do It!)
Raising baby chicks can be a delightful and rewarding experience, especially when you take the time to hand-tame them. Hand-taming helps build trust and creates a bond between you...
The Joys and Benefits of Hand-Taming Your Baby Chicks (and How to Do It!)
Raising baby chicks can be a delightful and rewarding experience, especially when you take the time to hand-tame them. Hand-taming helps build trust and creates a bond between you...

Chill Weather, Happy Hens: Fall-Proof Your Smart Coop with These Easy Tips
🍁 Fall is in the air! 🍁 As the days get cooler and the leaves start to fall, it’s time to make sure your flock is ready to enjoy the...
Chill Weather, Happy Hens: Fall-Proof Your Smart Coop with These Easy Tips
🍁 Fall is in the air! 🍁 As the days get cooler and the leaves start to fall, it’s time to make sure your flock is ready to enjoy the...

Spring Chick Shipping is Here! 🌷
Spring is finally here, and for backyard chicken keepers, that means chick shipping season is in full swing! If you’ve been dreaming of fresh eggs and fluffy backyard companions, now is...
Spring Chick Shipping is Here! 🌷
Spring is finally here, and for backyard chicken keepers, that means chick shipping season is in full swing! If you’ve been dreaming of fresh eggs and fluffy backyard companions, now is...

Save Time & the Planet with Our Fully Compostable Litter Trays 🌍
Raising backyard chickens just got easier and greener! Cleaning out your coop is no one’s favorite chore, but with our fully compostable litter trays, you can save time, reduce waste,...
Save Time & the Planet with Our Fully Compostable Litter Trays 🌍
Raising backyard chickens just got easier and greener! Cleaning out your coop is no one’s favorite chore, but with our fully compostable litter trays, you can save time, reduce waste,...

A Guide to Chicken Snacks: Table Scraps & Treats They’ll Love
When it comes to snacks, chickens are enthusiastic eaters with a wide range of tastes—but not all snacks are created equal! Knowing what’s safe and healthy to feed your flock...
A Guide to Chicken Snacks: Table Scraps & Treats They’ll Love
When it comes to snacks, chickens are enthusiastic eaters with a wide range of tastes—but not all snacks are created equal! Knowing what’s safe and healthy to feed your flock...

Introducing Lumi's Little Peeps: Chicken Tales for the Family!
We’re so excited to share some big news with you—we wrote books! That’s right, the first two stories in our new children’s series, Lumi's Little Peeps, are now available on...
Introducing Lumi's Little Peeps: Chicken Tales for the Family!
We’re so excited to share some big news with you—we wrote books! That’s right, the first two stories in our new children’s series, Lumi's Little Peeps, are now available on...

Everyone’s Talking About Avian Flu and Egg Shortages—Here’s What You Need to Know
Eggs have been making headlines, and not for the best reasons. From skyrocketing prices to empty shelves at the grocery store, everyone’s asking the same questions: What’s really going on? and...
Everyone’s Talking About Avian Flu and Egg Shortages—Here’s What You Need to Know
Eggs have been making headlines, and not for the best reasons. From skyrocketing prices to empty shelves at the grocery store, everyone’s asking the same questions: What’s really going on? and...

Share the Chicken Love This Valentine’s Day 💕
We’re all about spreading love and laughter this Valentine’s Day with gifts that are perfect for the chicken enthusiasts in your life (or yourself!). Whether you’re sipping coffee before a...
Share the Chicken Love This Valentine’s Day 💕
We’re all about spreading love and laughter this Valentine’s Day with gifts that are perfect for the chicken enthusiasts in your life (or yourself!). Whether you’re sipping coffee before a...

Getting the Most from Your Coop App
Your Smart Coop app is designed to make managing your flock smarter and easier. But are you taking full advantage of everything it has to offer? Here’s a detailed guide...
Getting the Most from Your Coop App
Your Smart Coop app is designed to make managing your flock smarter and easier. But are you taking full advantage of everything it has to offer? Here’s a detailed guide...

From First Lay to Breakfast in Bed: Everything About Your Flock’s Eggs
Your flock's eggs are finally here—congratulations! From first-lay excitement to enjoying farm-fresh eggs for breakfast, there’s a lot to learn about managing and caring for your flock’s eggs. This guide...
From First Lay to Breakfast in Bed: Everything About Your Flock’s Eggs
Your flock's eggs are finally here—congratulations! From first-lay excitement to enjoying farm-fresh eggs for breakfast, there’s a lot to learn about managing and caring for your flock’s eggs. This guide...

3 Tips for Keeping a Happy Flock in the Coldest Months
Winter weather can be tough on chickens, but with the right strategies, you can keep your flock happy and comfortable even during the coldest months. Your Smart Coop, made from...
3 Tips for Keeping a Happy Flock in the Coldest Months
Winter weather can be tough on chickens, but with the right strategies, you can keep your flock happy and comfortable even during the coldest months. Your Smart Coop, made from...

3 Signs Your Coop Door Needs a Battery Swap (and How to Do It)
Your Automatic Coop Door is a key part of keeping your flock safe, but like any hardworking tool, it needs regular care. If it’s been acting up lately, it might...
3 Signs Your Coop Door Needs a Battery Swap (and How to Do It)
Your Automatic Coop Door is a key part of keeping your flock safe, but like any hardworking tool, it needs regular care. If it’s been acting up lately, it might...

Backyard Farming with Kids: Raising Chickens and Growing Little Green Thumbs
Why Backyard Chickens Are the Perfect First Step Into Your Mini At-Home Farm A practical, joyful way to spend more time outside — together. There’s a shift happening. Parents are...
Backyard Farming with Kids: Raising Chickens and Growing Little Green Thumbs
Why Backyard Chickens Are the Perfect First Step Into Your Mini At-Home Farm A practical, joyful way to spend more time outside — together. There’s a shift happening. Parents are...
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