The backyard chicken coop has become the symbol of the modern homesteader. There is something special about adding that coop to your garden farm and collecting healthy backyard eggs. But there are 5 mistakes with the backyard chicken coop I see repeated often, even though they are easy to remedy. I decided it was time to write about the 5 biggest backyard chicken coop mistakes I see over and over; and how to fix them! Believe me when I say, we have all made at least one of these mistakes, so don’t sweat it if you have; it can be fixed.

The Backyard Chicken Coop 5 Mistakes That Will Cost You

Coops Build Them Bigger

If there is one thing I can say about coops and runs, they are never big enough. I know most people think they are going to free range their chickens but the first time they destroy your garden, you may rethink that really quick. I have also found that chickens are a lot healthier when they have more space. This includes space to roost comfortably in their coop and plenty of space to enjoy the day in their yard. Birds kept in too small of a space are going to spread disease faster, if you have any and may hurt one another if they are too cramped….

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Raising chickens naturally has been my goal since my first flock. I’ve learned that you can improve the health of your chickens with 2 things: garlic and apple cider vinegar. This is a simple and inexpensive way to keep your flock healthy and I will show you how to do it.

To improve the health of your chickens naturally let’s start with garlic.

Did you know that garlic is a natural antibiotic? I use garlic to keep my family healthy, as well as keeping my chickens naturally healthy. Studies have shown that raw garlic can improve heart health, lower blood pressure, fight colds and much more (source). My grandmother made a cough syrup from garlic and honey that I use to this day! Chickens can benefit from garlic too…and most of them love it!…

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