@arlettaacresfarm: 1. Bigger is always better. A cramped coop = fights, stress, and fewer eggs. 2. Chickens hate drafts but need ventilation. Sealed coops cause respiratory illness. 3. Free-ranging isn’t always safe. Hawks, dogs, and foxes see chickens as lunch. 4. New hens won’t instantly fit in. Integration takes time—always supervise or use a separate pen. 5. Shavings beat straw in the coop. Straw harbors mites and mold more easily. 6. Chicken math is real. You’ll always want more chickens than you planned. #farmlife #farm #chickens #chickensoftiktok #homestead