Eggs Every Morning: Predator-Proof Backyard Chickens | Homesteading How-To

Build a calm, high-output backyard flock the right way—clean eggs, low smell, and zero-breach nights. This Smithsonian-style field guide shows you how to size your coop, move air without drafts, set dry runs, read predator sign, and stack real defenses that stop raccoons, foxes, coyotes, and hawks. You’ll lock in steady production with water, feed, light, and nest care that works in heat or cold. Clear, humane, prevention-first steps for homesteading life, backyard farming, and sustainable living that deliver truly farm fresh eggs.