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🐥 Why Chick Availability Drops in Fall — and Why Now’s the Best Time to Start Your Floc
As the days grow shorter and the weather cools down, chick season starts to shift. If you’ve been dreaming about starting your backyard flock, now’s the time to act—because chick...
🐥 Why Chick Availability Drops in Fall — and Why Now’s the Best Time to Start Your Floc
As the days grow shorter and the weather cools down, chick season starts to shift. If you’ve been dreaming about starting your backyard flock, now’s the time to act—because chick...
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...
Intro to Chickens 101 🥚 | The Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens for Fresh Eggs
Welcome to the beginner's guide to raising chickens for eggs. Read through this guide to jumpstart your poultry IQ. We'll cover the basics of chicken care, the benefits of raising...
Intro to Chickens 101 🥚 | The Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens for Fresh Eggs
Welcome to the beginner's guide to raising chickens for eggs. Read through this guide to jumpstart your poultry IQ. We'll cover the basics of chicken care, the benefits of raising...
What to Expect When Youre Eggspecting
Backyard chicken newbie? Welcome to the flock! We can't wait for you to experience our Smart Coop in your backyard - with a side of the freshest eggs imaginable. If...
What to Expect When Youre Eggspecting
Backyard chicken newbie? Welcome to the flock! We can't wait for you to experience our Smart Coop in your backyard - with a side of the freshest eggs imaginable. If...
The Easiest Chicken Coop to Clean: How Our Compostable Litter Tray Makes Maintenance Effortless 🧹🐔
Keeping your chicken coop clean shouldn’t feel like a chore. At Smart Coop, we’re chicken people ourselves—and we know that “coop cleaning day” is often the least glamorous part of...
The Easiest Chicken Coop to Clean: How Our Compostable Litter Tray Makes Maintenance Effortless 🧹🐔
Keeping your chicken coop clean shouldn’t feel like a chore. At Smart Coop, we’re chicken people ourselves—and we know that “coop cleaning day” is often the least glamorous part of...
Buy the Coop, Get the Chicks Free 🐣 | Smart Coop x My Pet Chicken Exclusive Offer
You buy the coop, we buy the chicks. 🐔 For a limited time, when you order the Smart Coop, you’ll receive FREE baby chicks from our trusted partner, My Pet...
Buy the Coop, Get the Chicks Free 🐣 | Smart Coop x My Pet Chicken Exclusive Offer
You buy the coop, we buy the chicks. 🐔 For a limited time, when you order the Smart Coop, you’ll receive FREE baby chicks from our trusted partner, My Pet...
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...
Our Smart Coop Wins the 2024 Red Dot Design Award!
Statement by the Jury "The Smart Coop combines high functionality with cheerful aesthetics and thus provides an innovative form for keeping chickens." We couldn’t be more thrilled. The Red Dot...
Our Smart Coop Wins the 2024 Red Dot Design Award!
Statement by the Jury "The Smart Coop combines high functionality with cheerful aesthetics and thus provides an innovative form for keeping chickens." We couldn’t be more thrilled. The Red Dot...
Chicken Curious? 🐔 Top 5 Questions and Misconceptions About Raising Your First Flock
Curious about raising chickens but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Whether you’re craving fresh eggs, a new backyard hobby, or a family-friendly project, chickens are easier (and...
Chicken Curious? 🐔 Top 5 Questions and Misconceptions About Raising Your First Flock
Curious about raising chickens but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Whether you’re craving fresh eggs, a new backyard hobby, or a family-friendly project, chickens are easier (and...
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...
🍁 Fall Chicken Care Guide: Keep Your Flock Cozy, Healthy, and Happy This Autum
Fall is in the air — and your chickens feel it too! 🍂 As the days grow shorter and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to prep your...
🍁 Fall Chicken Care Guide: Keep Your Flock Cozy, Healthy, and Happy This Autum
Fall is in the air — and your chickens feel it too! 🍂 As the days grow shorter and the air gets crisp, it’s the perfect time to prep your...
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...
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 ❄️ | Smart Coop® Winter Care Guide
Winter weather can be tough on chickens, but with the right setup, your flock can stay warm, cozy, and productive all season long. 🐔❄️ Your Smart Coop—made from double-walled MDPE...
3 Tips for Keeping a Happy Flock in the Coldest Months ❄️ | Smart Coop® Winter Care Guide
Winter weather can be tough on chickens, but with the right setup, your flock can stay warm, cozy, and productive all season long. 🐔❄️ Your Smart Coop—made from double-walled MDPE...
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...
Easy Peasy Pet Pals 🐶🐣 | How to Safely Introduce Your Family Pets to Baby Chicks
Bringing baby chicks into a home with existing pets can be an adorable — and delicate — adventure. 🐾🐥 With a little preparation and patience, you can safely help your...
Easy Peasy Pet Pals 🐶🐣 | How to Safely Introduce Your Family Pets to Baby Chicks
Bringing baby chicks into a home with existing pets can be an adorable — and delicate — adventure. 🐾🐥 With a little preparation and patience, you can safely help your...
Baby Chicks in the Mail?! 🐥 Here’s What to Expect When Ordering from My Pet Chicken
Bringing home baby chicks is an exciting adventure — and if you’re new to it, get ready for a joyful (and slightly noisy) experience! 🐤 This guide walks you through...
Baby Chicks in the Mail?! 🐥 Here’s What to Expect When Ordering from My Pet Chicken
Bringing home baby chicks is an exciting adventure — and if you’re new to it, get ready for a joyful (and slightly noisy) experience! 🐤 This guide walks you through...
Cluck, Cluck, Recycle: How Chickens Are Saving the Day (and Your Wallet!) 🌱
Hey there, fellow chicken enthusiasts! 🐔 Let’s talk about how those feathery friends in your backyard are doing more than just laying eggs — they’re actually helping reduce food waste,...
Cluck, Cluck, Recycle: How Chickens Are Saving the Day (and Your Wallet!) 🌱
Hey there, fellow chicken enthusiasts! 🐔 Let’s talk about how those feathery friends in your backyard are doing more than just laying eggs — they’re actually helping reduce food waste,...
Baby Chick Care for First-Timers: A Helpful Chicklist
🐣 New Chick Supplies Checklist: Everything You Need for Happy, Healthy Chicks Bringing home new chicks? Here’s your complete checklist to make sure they stay warm, hydrated, and thriving from...
Baby Chick Care for First-Timers: A Helpful Chicklist
🐣 New Chick Supplies Checklist: Everything You Need for Happy, Healthy Chicks Bringing home new chicks? Here’s your complete checklist to make sure they stay warm, hydrated, and thriving from...
Not All Yolks Are Created Equal 🐓 | The Benefits of Raising Your Own Chickens vs. Store-Bought Eggs
In the quest for the perfect egg, the choice between raising your own backyard flock and grabbing a carton from the store can be quite the head-scratcher. Are homegrown eggs...
Not All Yolks Are Created Equal 🐓 | The Benefits of Raising Your Own Chickens vs. Store-Bought Eggs
In the quest for the perfect egg, the choice between raising your own backyard flock and grabbing a carton from the store can be quite the head-scratcher. Are homegrown eggs...
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...
Transforming Your Community Through Urban Farming 🐓 | The Cluck Stops Here
In the heart of the city, a quiet revolution is taking root — urban farming. Beyond the joy of fresh produce, growing your own food and collecting eggs from your...
Transforming Your Community Through Urban Farming 🐓 | The Cluck Stops Here
In the heart of the city, a quiet revolution is taking root — urban farming. Beyond the joy of fresh produce, growing your own food and collecting eggs from your...
Your HOA Said “No” to Chickens? 🏡 We’ve Got Your Back | Smart Coop HOA Guide
So, you’ve been dreaming of backyard chickens — fresh eggs, happy clucks, the joy of homegrown food — only to have your HOA drop the dreaded “no chickens allowed” bombshell....
Your HOA Said “No” to Chickens? 🏡 We’ve Got Your Back | Smart Coop HOA Guide
So, you’ve been dreaming of backyard chickens — fresh eggs, happy clucks, the joy of homegrown food — only to have your HOA drop the dreaded “no chickens allowed” bombshell....
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