The Truth About Chicken Coops: Best Designs, Winter Prep & Why You NEED Multiple Pens

send us an email and be sure to include your address so we can respond! Welcome back, Poultry Nerds! In this jam-packed episode, Carey and Jennifer dive deep into chicken coop design , comparing fixed coops vs. chicken tractors , winter preparation, predator management, bird density, and how chicken math ALWAYS wins. Whether you’re designing your first backyard coop or upgrading your serious breeding setup , this episode arms you with practical, real-world advice on: Choosing between tractors and stationary coops Winterizing your birds’ housing Keeping flocks stress-free for better egg production & chick vigor Managing rats, predators, wind, and weather Why you ALWAYS end up needing more than one pen Coop planning mistakes we’ve learned the hard way How livestock, goats, pigs & other animals affect your setup Spacing, bird density, ground maintenance & disease prevention Why tractors make your grass GREENER (yes, really!) If you want healthier birds, better production, and a coop setup that grows WITH your flock, this is a must-listen. Join Carey of Show Pro Farm Supply and Jennifer of Bryant's Roost as we delve into chickens and quail (mostly) to help you enjoy your birds more and worry less. Backyard chicken keeping shouldnt be stressfull, let's get back to the simple days IncubationMAsterclass.com is an online course designed to walk with you during your incubation journey to maximize your efforts. Invest in yourself with Incubaiton Masterclass Support the show Feel Free to email us at - info@poultrynerdspodcast.com Join us on Facebook at - https://www.facebook.com/PoultryNerds Sign up for News at PoultryNerds.com EggFoam.com get your egg shippers and live shipping boxes and always get free shipping! ShowPro feed supplement for all your feathered friends! Grow them bigger and healthier with the best ingredients. Coturnix Quail hatching eggs from Bryant's Roost, including jumbo celadons! Quail cartons and Supplies from Double R Farms Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review, we appreciate you. And if you have a subject request, email us. PoultryNerds@Gmail.com