Hearing coyotes yipping and howling overnight might not mean they’re right on top of you—but it does mean they’re close enough to care. If you’ve got livestock, outdoor pets, or a coop nearby, it’s a wake-up call. You don’t want to be the one saying, “I should’ve done something earlier.” A few smart steps now…
Living in the country can wear you out sometimes, but once you’ve had it, it’s hard to let go. You don’t realize how much you’ve gotten used to the quiet, the space, and the little freedoms until you’re staring at a neighbor’s fence five feet from your window. If you ever pack up and move…
Once something gets under your house, it’s a hassle to get it out. The crawl space is warm, dark, and protected—perfect for animals looking for shelter or somewhere to nest. But you don’t have to wait for the scratching noises or the smell. A few key fixes can block off the usual entry points and…
Country living sounds peaceful, but there’s a lot that gets glossed over when people dream about wide-open land and quiet mornings. The reality includes more bugs, more mud, and a whole lot of work. These are the truths you learn fast once you’re out there for real—and most folks don’t talk about until you’re already…
Livestock trailers see a lot of action, but when they’re not in use, they’re often treated like a storage shed. That’s a mistake. Leaving the wrong things inside can attract pests, cause damage, or leave you scrambling next time you need it. If you want your trailer to stay ready, safe, and easy to use,…
A good nesting box setup keeps your hens laying where they’re supposed to, helps prevent broken eggs, and makes cleanup easier. But it doesn’t take much to throw the whole thing off. Hens are picky, and once something about the setup starts bothering them, they’ll lay somewhere else—or stop laying altogether. If you’ve been dealing…
Having the right setup outside the run can save you a lot of time—and help keep the inside of the coop cleaner too. If you’ve got to haul feed, tools, or water from across the yard every time you check on your birds, you’ll wear yourself out. A few smart additions right outside the run…
A coop that gets soaked too often will turn into a mess fast. Chickens don’t do well in damp conditions—they need dry bedding, solid footing, and airflow that doesn’t let water creep in. Some things seem fine to keep inside the coop, but once the rain rolls in, they cause more problems than they solve….