5 out 5 chicken ladies agree, chickens make fantastic pets! Chickens aren’t just for the farmyard anymore. They can also provide companionship, fresh eggs, and a whole lot of charm. Over the years we’ve raised many different breeds of chickens and found some breeds make fantastic pets, while others just…don’t. Just as with dogs and …
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Raising chickens is becoming more popular, and with good reason, it’s a fun hobby with huge benefits! Many people are choosing to raise chickens in urban areas and within city ordinances. While chickens do make great pets with benefits and backyard flocks can be raised even in very small yards, raising chickens within city limits …
If you’re a farmer or homesteader, you know that space and time are very limited commodities. Raising chickens for meat and for eggs usually means you’re raising two separate flocks, one for just meat birds, and another for egg layers, and keeping them in separate pens. This adds up to a whole lot of work …
I know, I know, another article on how to save money. You’ve read them all, right? I did too. And the majority of them had suggestions that didn’t even apply to me, like stop buying coffee out and make it at home, get rid of cable, and stop eating out at restaurants. I already did …
Rabbits are a wonderful addition to practically any homestead. Due to their small size and quiet nature, they’ll be at home on an urban farm, a suburban homestead, or a sprawling rural farmstead. We kept rabbits on our small homestead in the city for years. Our neighbors never even knew we had rabbits in the …
Winter can be a challenging time for backyard chicken owners. As the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, it’s important to ensure that your feathered friends stay cozy and comfortable. Keeping your chickens warm during the colder months is essential for their health and well-being. In this guide, we’ll explore various strategies to …