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10 Best Gifts For Chicken Keepers

By |December 17th, 2024|Categories: Animals, Christmas, Gifts|Tags: , , |

For those of you who have homesteaders or chicken keepers in your life, you may be wondering what chicken related gifts would truly be appreciated. I'll be sharing recommendations for the 10 Best Gifts For Chicken Keepers. I've personally been keeping chickens for over 10 years (likely closer to 15, but who's counting). Every year I adjust products I'm using to help ebb and flow with the seasons, predators, or chicken issues that arise. It's a fun challenge and throughout these adjustments I've found some staples that I stick with regardless. 10 Best Gifts For Chicken Keepers Roll Away Nesting

Keeping Happy and Healthy Chickens on the Homestead

By |January 28th, 2024|Categories: Animals, Chickens|Tags: , |

Welcome to the world of backyard chicken keeping! Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or a beginner looking to add some feathered friends to your property, raising chickens can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to keep your chickens happy, healthy, and thriving on the homestead. The Basics Choosing the Right Breed: Consider your goals (egg production, meat, dual-purpose). Climate and space considerations. Research breeds that thrive in your region. Coop and Run Setup: Build or buy a secure coop to protect from predators. Provide adequate space (4 sq. ft. per

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