Educational Guides
At RentACoop, our mission is to make chicken ownership a delightful and easy experience by providing innovative, high-quality products that keep your chicken healthy, safe, and thriving. We are here for you at every stage of your chicken ownership journey.
Do Chickens Get the Winter Blues?
Yes, chickens can experience the “winter blues,” much like humans and other pets. Shorter days, reduced sunlight, and colder temperatures often mean less time outdoors, decreased physical activity, and hormonal changes. Chickens can experience winter boredom. Learn signs of bored chickens and enrichment ideas to keep flocks healthy.
’Twas the Night Before Christmas: The Ultimate Gift Guide for Chicken Keepers
RentACoop products make excellent presents for the animal lover in your life. They run the gamut from practical to just-for-fun and suit first time chicken keepers, seasoned flock owners, families, kids, hobby homesteaders and small pet owners.
Clean Eggs, Convenient Collection: Roll-Out Nesting Boxes Check All the Boxes
Discover how RentACoop’s roll-out Nesting Box Efficiency and Nesting Box Suite keep eggs clean, prevent egg-eating, encourage natural nesting behavior, and fit any chicken coop! The perfect solution for clean eggs, healthy hens, and convenient egg collection!
RentACoop's Annual Holiday Gift Guide!
The best gifts are the ones that feel personal. Gifts that say: I see what you love, and I love that about you. For many of us, the animals we care for shape our routines, anchor our days, and bring both comfort and joy. When you choose a gift that makes someone’s flock healthier, lightens their daily load, or keeps their animals comfortable through every season, you’re giving something truly meaningful.
‘Tis the Season: Our Thoughts on Thoughtful Gifting
The holiday shopping season has arrived, and thoughtful gifting is at the top of our list. Perhaps you’re thinking about...
Dreaming of Dozens: Seasonal Egg Laying Patterns Explained
Backyard chicken-keeping feels especially rewarding when you’re collecting baskets full of beautiful, fresh eggs daily. Understanding seasonal laying patterns and supporting your flock with proper nutrition and a healthy environment will ensure happy, productive laying hens and a fulfilling chicken-keeping journey, year after year. Including: Which chicken breeds are the best egg layers!
Chick or Treat: Celebrating Spooky Season with Your Flock
Bring Halloween fun to your backyard flock! Discover eco-friendly ways to decorate your chicken coop for Halloween with safe, sustainable materials, fun costume ideas, and healthy Halloween treats for chickens.
Cold Feather Forecast: Warm Up Your Coop For Winter!
Winter is coming - is your flock ready? Discover our EGGspert tips for warm coops, unfrozen water, and happy, healthy chickens all season long!
Chicken Speak: A Guide to Understanding What Your Flock is Clucking About
Falling Feathers - Everything You Need to Know About Molting Season
Back To Coop: Resetting Your Chicken Care Routine For Fall
In this blog, our EGGsperts discuss resetting your chicken care routine for a smooth transition to a productive and worry-free fall. 🍁🍂
Welcome Back to Coop. 🐔 Class is in session! 📚✏️
Beat the Heat: Hot Tips For Keeping Your Chickens Cool This Summer
Peace of Mind While You’re Away: A Vacation Plan for Your Flock 🧳
Summer is in full swing, and you’re dreaming of a relaxing getaway... ☀️✈ BUT you have a backyard full of birds who depend on you. 🐔 And you're wondering if backyard chicken keepers can travel...
Secure Your Flock: A Beginner's Guide To Electric Fencing
So, you want to free-range your chickens... but you’re afraid they’ll try to cross the road, or worse, that they’ll...
Electric Fencing 101: What You Need To Know!
What is Electric Fencing? How does it work? What are the benefits? In this blog: all you need to know to be in the know about electric fencing, from the EGGsperts at RentACoop!
Free-Ranging Your Flock This Summer: Benefits For The Chicken and The Egg
Ah, summertime! The sun is shining, the grass is green, and the bugs are back. It truly is the golden season for...
Give Your Students the Experience of a Lifetime: Chick Hatching in the Classroom
Chick hatching is a unique, hands-on learning experience that is engaging and impactful for students of all ages. Popular in schools, libraries and community centers, and with homeschool coops and families, chick hatching programs have numerous benefits for your students across educational, emotional, and environmental domains.
The Benefits of Hatching Chicks at Home: A Fun and Educational Experience for All Ages
5 Holiday Gifts for Chicken Keepers and Animal Lovers | RentACoop
Winter Chicken Care: 6 Tips for a Happy Flock All Season Long
Healthy Chickens All Summer Long - Part 3
Healthy Chickens All Summer Long - Part 2
Healthy Chickens All Summer Long - Part 1
RentACoop has the seasonal solutions you’re looking for to address weather-related chicken challenges and ensure happy and healthy chickens, all summer long! Welcome to the first of this three-part blog series, focusing on: Environment.
