Raising Poultry

Raising Healthy Chickens [Chapter 5] Raising Backyard Chickens | Homestead Handbook

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January 12, 2023 By Homesteading Leave a Comment

Part of raising backyard chickens is making sure you've got good chicken health. Healthy chickens are happier chickens. They will produce better eggs, better poultry, and their overall quality of life will be better. That's important for the homestead lifestyle, don't you think? …Continue Reading

What Do Chickens Eat? Chicken Feed. [Chapter 4] Raising Backyard Chicken | Homestead Handbook

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January 12, 2023 By Homesteading Leave a Comment

What do chickens eat? Chickens eat chicken feed. Good chicken feed and the food chickens peck on is made up of seeds, grains, fruits, rodents, veggies, insects, lizards, dairy products and even meat from dead animals. They love to scratch dirt to find a meal and are true foragers. One of the reasons they make good pets in the garden is because they help clear out any unwanted …Continue Reading

Chicken Coops [Chapter 3] Raising Backyard Chickens | Homestead Handbook

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January 12, 2023 By Homesteading Leave a Comment

Looking for the best chicken coops? We've got all the details here in our homestead handbook. Identify the finest chicken coop for you and your flock. …Continue Reading

Types of Chickens [Chapter 2] Raising Backyard Chickens

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January 11, 2023 By Homesteading Leave a Comment

Know your different types of chickens for choosing the right chicken breed to raise. Some chickens are louder than others or feistier than others, and some just look better. What type of chicken are you looking for? …Continue Reading

Chicken Breeds [Chapter 1] Raising Backyard Chickens

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January 11, 2023 By Homesteading 1 Comment

If you plan on raising backyard chickens, you should think about what chicken breeds would be best for you. Different types of chickens have different personalities and different needs. Keep reading to learn them all... …Continue Reading