Chickens are arguably one of the best and easiest animals to keep on the homestead. The following is a basic guide on how to buy your first chickens.
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8 Best Egg-Laying Chicken Breeds
Keeping consummate egg-laying chicken breeds allows you to stockpile eggs to preserve when they hit their peak laying months. #homesteadsurvivalsite #chickens #chickenbreeds #raisingchickens #keepingchickens
Chickens Acting Strange? Here’s What It Means
Chickens can’t tell you if they’re feeling off. Instead, we have to identify when our chickens act strangely. These behaviors indicate something is wrong. #homesteadsurvivalsite #chickens #raisingchickens #keepingchickens #chickentips
Medicinal Herbs for Chickens? Yes!
Medicinal herbs are good for chickens, too. Herbs can help improve immunity, reduce parasites, reduce stress, and keep your chickens happy and healthy. #homesteadsurvivalsite #medicinalherbs #herbalmedicine #keepingchickens #raisingchickens
10 Most Common Chicken Predators (And How to Stop Them)
Chickens are a valuable resource, and their loss is felt in egg production. To protect your food supply, learn about these common chicken predators. #homesteadsurvivalsite #chickens #raisingchickens #keepingchickens #predators
Best Homestead Animals (Pros & Cons of Each)
Which homestead animals should you start with? Keep reading to discover which animals are the best to start with and why. #homesteadsurvivalsite #homesteading #homesteadanimals #livestock #homesteading
Should You Raise Different Types Of Birds Together?
If you’re wondering what kinds of fowl you can mix with your backyard flock, keep reading. What birds of a feather can you flock together on your farm? #homesteadsurvivalsite #birds #raisingchickens #poultry #raisingbirds
How to Cut Your Chicken Feed Bill by 25%
Want to keep your chickens fed and healthy for as little money as possible? In this video, Justin Rhodes explains how to cut your chicken feed bill by 25%. #homesteadsurvivalsite #raisingchickens #keepingchickens #chickenfeed #livestock
7 Essential Items You Need For Raising Chickens
Before you bring your new chickens home (whether they are chicks or adult chickens) you should have the following items ready to go. #homesteadsurvivalsite #raisingchickens #keepingchickens #supplies #chickens
17 Ways To Protect Your Chickens From Predators
If you have a flock of chickens, you’ll want to protect your investment of chickens, eggs, and pets from hungry predators just waiting for a hearty meal. #homesteadsurvivalsite #chickenkeeping #raisingchickens #keepingchickens #homesteading
