Not all chicken advice is created equal… and this week, we’re shaking things up. On Video Chicken Live, we’ll tackle a question that could change how you care for your flock, challenge the conventional wisdom you’ve always followed, and maybe even spark a little controversy —How many chickens can my coop hold?

This week, we’re diving into the wild world of social media comments: the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre. We also are discussing new products. Got a question? We’ll be answering yours live—so don’t be shy! Tune in for real talk, real chickens, and a really good time. See you there! 🐓💬

We are tackling your questions about chicken keeping and coop building. We also discuss some of the things we see on social media about keeping chickens that we don’t necessarily think is the best advice. Matt talks about his feelings about Silkies and sand in the coop, roosters, and so much more.

This week we have Tom and Kate from CoopWorx who are debuting two new products for chicken keepers. They now have a wall mounted feeder and wall mounted water silo. Theses are just like CoopWorx’s other products but they are made to mount to a wall in your coop.

This week we are speaking with Healthistraw’s Founder and CEO Vince Braun. We love Healthistraw’s FarmStraw coarse and have been selling it for a couple of years. We love to use it in the run, but recently have been considering it as a viable alternative to hemp for the deep litter method.  Vince explains what makes FarmStraw so healthy and beneficial as he speaks to obtaining the wheat straw and the processes it goes through to make it absorbent, dust free, insulating, lightweight, compostable, and keeps odors at bay.

Matt’s back from Florence, Italy after installing a beautiful Craftsman Coop and quail coop. Find out all about the coop, the installation, and the food in Italy of course. 😃 He narrates his trip and the build in an extensive slide show Also, we are out of hemp, (Matt explains why) and have the Farmstraw back in stock. We discuss the advantages of both. Ethan tests whether or now an water glassed egg is still edible after nearly 1000 days.

This week we are talking about chicken coop winter prep tips. How to prep for winter and what’s best for your chickens. Also, tips on adding to your flock. Ingrid has tried different methods and this last one was less stressful and less work. She wanted to share what she learned.

This week we are coming at you at 4pm EST. Matt will discuss his trip to NYC and his TV appearance. We will talk about hurricanes and our coops, and we will answer your questions live. Please join us for this fun and informative show.

This week we will ask you to help name a coop that we built for a customer. It’s a one of a kind, but we are thinking of making it an option. But for that, we need a name, so we are asking our dear fans for help. Matt shows off some favorite coops, and we will take your questions live.

This week we meet Fox TV hosts, Rachel and Sean Duffy, who are just about to start their journey with backyard chickens. The only catch is Rachel is extremely scared of bird, especially chickens. Learn how Sean convinces his ’reluctant spouse’ to agree to getting a flock of chickens. It all starts with the right coop and the Duffys are getting an 8x18 Carolina Coop. Matt and Kristen tell them what to expect, how to prepare, all about getting the right coop, and even about ordering chicks online. Or starting with pullets. We cover it all.

This week we tackle all your questions. The seasons are changing, are you ready for the colder temps, molting season, and what different predators to look out for? We answer questions on egg eaters, hens that lay everywhere but their nest box, mites and other pest, and more. Kristen brings in two bantam pullets and we give away three T-shirts! Please join us for this fun and informative show.

This week we interview Mary, a North Carolina resident who fought her HOA in order to keep her chickens. Mary says they are her pets, but the HOA disagreed. She takes us through her journey from mediation to trial court to appellate courts, and now NC Supreme Court. Her story and win in this fight will have ramifications throughout the country. We also have a way you can help as her HOA fees and court fees surpass $100,000.

This week we are talking about our most popular coop upgrades. Find out about the coop pantry, brooder basement and more. Also a kitten in the studio causes chaos. Cracker Muncher is here. And Matt contemplates revamping his front lawn into a big, sustainable garden.

This week we are talking about the chicken nanny. It’s a great DIY project to keep your flock entertained when you’re not there. It is powered to dispense scratch grains or food when your not around or at specific times. Matt demonstrates in real time how to make your own chicken nanny and what to use to make your own scratch grains.

Another Wednesday show. We are discussing what materials are best to you use for your coop, Acre? Plywood? Board and Batten? We talk about which finishes have different advantages. What do use and when and why. Matt demonstrates the different paints, stains, and oils used on different woods and Acre. Also, a customer shows us their coop. They did something that wasn’t supposed to work, but it did. Find out all about it.

We got together on a Wednesday to bring you all some ways to help your flock (and your garden) deal with this heat wave. We will have some suggestions to help your chickens deal with this heat and drought (in many places)

This week we are again tackling your questions live on chicken keeping and coop building. Matt has news, Kristen has news, and we share what’s new and what’s on the horizon. Cracker Muncher, the old English Game/Serama makes an appearance, and she has her baby with her.

This week we answer all your questions on chicken keeping and coop building. We find out about what’s coming next for Carolina Coops, new products, new coops, and more. Please join us for this fun and informative show.

This week we are talking about what to do if you run out of room in your run. Should you have a chicken yard? Should you build an aviary, chunnel, or should you free range your chickens everywhere. We show examples of these from Kristen’s and Ingrid’s property and we also explore an electric fence option.

This week we are tackling all your questions about keeping chickens and building coops. Plus there is always lots of drama going on, things Matt needs to get off his chest, and who knows what Kristen has in her bag.