Raising Ducks or chickens? Which is better for you? I recently had a friend bring home ducklings. It was their first experience with any livestock as a pet. I wish I could have told them a few things that I’m going to tell you if you are wondering if you should start with ducks or …
I’m seeing it all over my social media feeds; the price of eggs is insane, so you’re thinking of raising chickens. I get it, it’s the perfect push to get started with your own chickens. You want to be able to walk out to the backyard, collect some fresh eggs, and have fresh omelets every …
Did your cute little hen from Tractor Supply turn out to be a Rooster? I know the disappointing feeling. You try to tell yourself, “Some hens can crow right?” This time I tried to believe my kids were playing a trick on me, and it was their tablets making the Rooster sound. Nope, BOTH of …
Do you need to keep your chicken coop smelling anything better than it is now? When the warmer humid months hit, there is no denying you own some chickens. We’ve had three different coops for our chickens, and I’ve found that the best way to deodorize it is using sand in our current coop. I …
The practice of using a small chicken coop rather than a larger one is becoming more popular. There are several reasons why these coops are gaining in popularity. Busy One reason is because hectic, busy lifestyles are better suited for these kinds of coops. The reason cited most often for having smaller coops is because …
Portable chicken coops boast many advantages for new or aspiring chicken farmers. The advantages include free fertilizer, pest control, and, best of all, fresh eggs. Don’t be fooled into thinking you need a large farm or several acres to devote to your chickens. Many designs can fit easily into your backyard, even if you live …
Have you thought about building a chicken coop, but held off because you didn’t know anything about what kind of material to use, how to put the material together to make the coop, or because you thought it might cost more than you wanted to spend? There are free chicken coop instructions, and they’re available …
Are you interested in raising chickens but dread how much it will cost to build a chicken coop? Chicken coops can be expensive to build, but they don’t have to be. In this blog post, we’ll outline the cheapest way to build chicken coops that will still keep your chickens safe and warm. So if …
Raising chickens is a great first addition to your homestead. It doesn’t matter if you are living in the suburbs or have a ton of acreage. Chickens cost less, and can provide fresh eggs and meat. My husband and I live a debt free life and love raising animals and enjoying a simpler life. By …
Since moving our chicks to a new coop, after our 100 year old barn fell down, I did a little researching for a better way to keep the coop clean. When we started with six chickens in a small coop, it was easy to keep up with pine bedding and wasn’t a big budget breaker. …