RentACoop Educational Guides

Discover eco-friendly ways to decorate your chicken coop for Halloween with safe, sustainable materials, fun costume ideas, and healthy Halloween treats for chickens.

Winter is coming - is your flock ready? Discover our EGGspert tips for warm coops, unfrozen water, and happy, healthy chickens all season long! 

Curious what your chickens are saying? Learn to decode the clucks, squawks, trills, and egg songs of your backyard flock with our guide to chicken communication.

Chicken molting season can look alarming. Learn what’s normal, how long molting lasts, and how to support your flock.

Get your coop fall-ready with this easy chicken care checklist. Learn how to clean, prep, feed, and protect your flock for cooler weather.

August is hot. You’re hot. Your chickens are hot. 🥵 But unlike people, chickens can’t cool off at the community pool, eat popsicles, or sit inside in front of an...

Leaving town? Learn how to care for your backyard chickens while on vacation with this step-by-step guide on chicken vacation care.

New to electric fencing for chickens? Learn how it works, why it’s safe, and how it protects your flock.

What is Electric Fencing? How does it work? What are the benefits? Read to find all you need to know to be in the know about electric fencing, from the...

Is free ranging chickens in summer a good idea? Learn the benefits, risks, and safety tips for backyard flocks.

If you’ve ever wanted to start your own flock; create an unforgettable hands-on learning experience for your family; or simply observe the fascinating life cycle of a chick in real time - take it from...

Give animal lovers a gift they'll cherish this holiday! Discover essentials from heated drinkers to cozy bedding for backyard chickens and small animals.