Keeping Backyard Chickens
Dive into the essentials of avian care, learning everything from coop design to optimal feeding practices, ensuring your feathered friends thrive in their home environment.
The Course
If you’re someone looking to raise chickens for fresh eggs and a self-sustaining lifestyle, this course is your perfect guide.
From designing and building your coop to caring for your flock, each week will provide step-by-step insights that turn a hobby into a rewarding practice.
You’ll not only create a functional and secure space for your chickens but also master the essentials of raising chickens with confidence.
What you will learn
Comprehensive
Why this coop design works for both you and your chickens—practical features that make daily maintenance a breeze, all while keeping your chickens safe and happy.
Eco-Friendly
The best tools and techniques for building a backyard chicken house—reduce building time and avoid common mistakes from the start.
Practical
Discover how simple, effective assembly techniques can help you easily build the coop’s front, back, sides, and bottom—step-by-step guidance for a solid build.
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Master the roof frame installation and ensure your coop is weather-resistant—learn how to add roofing material for maximum durability and protection.
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Create sturdy legs and practical handles for mobility—move your coop effortlessly and keep your chickens happy no matter where you place them.
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How to provide top-notch chicken care—tips for keeping your chickens healthy, productive, and comfortable throughout the seasons.
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The secret to building durable roosts and nesting boxes—maximize the comfort of your chickens while maintaining the longevity of your coop.
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Make sure your coop stands the test of time—find out how easy it can be to maintain your chicken house and keep it secure for years to come.
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The most humane way to harvest your chickens—learn the quick, ethical method to get the meat from a chicken in less than 10 minutes
Curriculum
- 1.1 Intro & Lesson 1: Plans, Features and Design Philosophy
- 1.2 How to Use This Course
- 1.4 Key Features of This Chicken House Design
- 1.5 Tips and Tools for Building the Chicken House
- 1.6 Cutting & Assembling Coop Front, Back, Sides & Bottom
- 1.7 Working With the Front, Back and Sides
- 1.8 Cutting and Assembling the Door & Trim
- 1.9 Installing Edge and Door Trim
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Your instructor
Steve Maxwell brings a rich tapestry of hands-on expertise to the art of raising backyard chickens, drawing upon a lifetime of practical skills honed as a metalworker, carpenter, homebuilder, stone mason, and self-reliant homesteader.
His diverse experience is not just published in numerous top-tier magazines but is also passionately shared through comprehensive courses that empower enthusiasts across the globe to embrace self-sufficiency in rural living.
Nestled in the serene setting of Manitoulin Island, Canada, Steve, alongside his wife Mary, practices what he teaches, living in harmony with the land in a stone-and-timber home of their own craft.
His deep connection with nature and dedication to sustainable living shine through in his teachings, providing students with an authentic, enriching educational experience on the joys and intricacies of keeping backyard chickens.