Homesteading: Birds
This board is all about homesteading with birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, guineas, and more.
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16 Easy DIY Chicken Coop Designs
Chicken coops don’t need to be Taj Mahals. In fact, people have gotten very creative over the years with their chicken homes. Your main goal is securing the chickens. That’s it. You can make it pretty if you want, but the chickens won’t care. Check out some of these chicken coop designs and ideas. Feel free to let your own imagination run a little wild when you make your coop.
8 Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds
The best egg-laying chicken breeds will earn their keep in their first year. When you keep hens just for the eggs they produce and not for the meat, both the quantity and quality of eggs are critically important. And the fact is, some breeds are just better layers than others. All quality egg-laying breeds produce at least 225 eggs per year.
12 Quiet(er) Chicken Breeds for Urban Homesteads
Living in an area with irritable neighbors or noise regulations, you need chickens that are on the quieter side. While no chickens are ever going to be completely quiet, there are some breeds known to be a little less noisy. Today we'll look at some quieter chicken breeds for urban homesteaders to choose from.
16 Chicken House Ideas
Chicken coops don’t need to be Taj Mahals. In fact, people have gotten very creative over the years with their chicken homes. Your main goal is securing the chickens. That’s it. You can make it pretty if you want, but the chickens won’t care. Check out some of these chicken coop designs and ideas. Feel free to let your own imagination run a little wild when you make your coop.
16 Easy DIY Chicken Coop Designs
Chicken coops don’t need to be Taj Mahals. In fact, people have gotten very creative over the years with their chicken homes. Your main goal is securing the chickens. That’s it. You can make it pretty if you want, but the chickens won’t care. Check out some of these chicken coop designs and ideas. Feel free to let your own imagination run a little wild when you make your coop.
How to Grow Fodder for Chickens
Want to cut down on chicken feed costs? Grow your own fresh, nutrient-packed fodder! This simple method provides your flock with a healthy, digestible food source while saving you money. Learn how to choose the best seeds, set up a growing system, and harvest sprouted fodder in just 7-10 days. Perfect for backyard chicken keepers looking for a cost-effective and sustainable feeding solution!
How to Buy Your First Chickens
Thinking about raising chickens? This guide covers everything you need to know before buying your first flock. Learn how to choose the right breed, where to buy healthy birds, and what supplies you’ll need to get started. Whether you want eggs, meat, or both, this beginner-friendly article will walk you through the entire process of buying chickens and setting up a successful backyard coop.
16 Easy DIY Chicken Coop Designs
Chicken coops don’t need to be Taj Mahals. In fact, people have gotten very creative over the years with their chicken homes. Your main goal is securing the chickens. That’s it. You can make it pretty if you want, but the chickens won’t care. Check out some of these chicken coop designs and ideas. Feel free to let your own imagination run a little wild when you make your coop.
How to Buy Your First Chickens
Thinking about raising chickens? This guide covers everything you need to know before buying your first flock. Learn how to choose the right breed, where to buy healthy birds, and what supplies you’ll need to get started. Whether you want eggs, meat, or both, this beginner-friendly article will walk you through the entire process of buying chickens and setting up a successful backyard coop.
16 Easy DIY Chicken Coop Designs
Chicken coops don’t need to be Taj Mahals. In fact, people have gotten very creative over the years with their chicken homes. Your main goal is securing the chickens. That’s it. You can make it pretty if you want, but the chickens won’t care. Check out some of these chicken coop designs and ideas. Feel free to let your own imagination run a little wild when you make your coop.
How to Buy Your First Chickens
Thinking about raising chickens? This guide covers everything you need to know before buying your first flock. Learn how to choose the right breed, where to buy healthy birds, and what supplies you’ll need to get started. Whether you want eggs, meat, or both, this beginner-friendly article will walk you through the entire process of buying chickens and setting up a successful backyard coop.
How to Grow Fodder for Chickens
Want to cut down on chicken feed costs? Grow your own fresh, nutrient-packed fodder! This simple method provides your flock with a healthy, digestible food source while saving you money. Learn how to choose the best seeds, set up a growing system, and harvest sprouted fodder in just 7-10 days. Perfect for backyard chicken keepers looking for a cost-effective and sustainable feeding solution!
How to Grow Fodder for Chickens
Want to cut down on chicken feed costs? Grow your own fresh, nutrient-packed fodder! This simple method provides your flock with a healthy, digestible food source while saving you money. Learn how to choose the best seeds, set up a growing system, and harvest sprouted fodder in just 7-10 days. Perfect for backyard chicken keepers looking for a cost-effective and sustainable feeding solution!
8 Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds
The best egg-laying chicken breeds will earn their keep in their first year. When you keep hens just for the eggs they produce and not for the meat, both the quantity and quality of eggs are critically important. And the fact is, some breeds are just better layers than others. All quality egg-laying breeds produce at least 225 eggs per year.
12 Quiet(er) Chicken Breeds for Urban Homesteads
Living in an area with irritable neighbors or noise regulations, you need chickens that are on the quieter side. While no chickens are ever going to be completely quiet, there are some breeds known to be a little less noisy. Today we'll look at some quieter chicken breeds for urban homesteaders to choose from.
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