Keeping chickens

Keeping chickens How to Keep Chickens: Tips and Walkthrough

19/01/2023
This is one of my favorite ways to keep the chickens happy and grazing without setting them free in the yard. If you are...
03/01/2023

This is one of my favorite ways to keep the chickens happy and grazing without setting them free in the yard. If you are raising urban backyard chickens, you may not feel safe letting them roam free. Instead, built a little wire and wood frame to go over grass and sprouts you've planted in their coop. They can get the grass easily, but the frame and wire keep the roots protected so they will continue growing.

One problem you may find is if a chicken tastes a broken egg, they may end up getting a taste for them and eat their own...
03/01/2023

One problem you may find is if a chicken tastes a broken egg, they may end up getting a taste for them and eat their own eggs. One of the best ways to discourage them from doing this is to add golf balls to their nests so they will peck at that and be discouraged from pecking at and eating the real eggs.

One of the biggest benefits of feeding chickens eggshells is that it helps increase their calcium intake which helps the...
03/01/2023

One of the biggest benefits of feeding chickens eggshells is that it helps increase their calcium intake which helps them produce more eggs. Save those shells, then dry them and bake them on low heat for 20-30 minutes. You don't want to burn them but dry them out completely. You can crush them and add into their food mix, or grind them and mix them into a food block.

One hack I noticed in this video was that this owner covered his coop with a reflective tarp. One side helps hold the he...
03/01/2023

One hack I noticed in this video was that this owner covered his coop with a reflective tarp. One side helps hold the heat in the coop in winter, and when flipped over to the other side, it reflects the sun off and keeps it cooler in the summer. What a great idea!

One of my favorite additions to the chicken coop is what many refer to as a flock block. This is a block of food or trea...
03/01/2023

One of my favorite additions to the chicken coop is what many refer to as a flock block. This is a block of food or treats that is hanging or sitting in a tray for the chickens to peck at and dig for food. They can be frozen or simply a big blog with a peanut butter base similar to suet. These are great for keeping them moving and busy in the winter months especially.

Our hens free range on a daily basis and find plenty of natural grit on our property. However, if your hens are confined...
06/12/2022

Our hens free range on a daily basis and find plenty of natural grit on our property. However, if your hens are confined to a run or coop, you must provide the grit. You can spread it throughout your run or put it in a feeder.

Furthermore, chickens confined to a coop or run need access to grit. As chickens can’t break down their food on their ow...
06/12/2022

Furthermore, chickens confined to a coop or run need access to grit. As chickens can’t break down their food on their own, they rely on grit — or small pieces of rock and stone — to break down their food in their gizzard.

Laying hens also need access to a source of calcium to maintain healthy bones and lay eggs with strong shells. You shoul...
06/12/2022

Laying hens also need access to a source of calcium to maintain healthy bones and lay eggs with strong shells. You should give your hens crushed oyster shells on a regular basis.

Chickens need consistent access to clean drinking water. We keep our poultry drinker in the run, which the hens can acce...
06/12/2022

Chickens need consistent access to clean drinking water. We keep our poultry drinker in the run, which the hens can access at all times. If you live in a cold climate, you’ll need to invest in a heated poultry drinker to keep the water from freezing in the winter.

We use Scratch and Peck feed for our chicks, pullets, and hens. Chickens have different nutrient needs depending on thei...
06/12/2022

We use Scratch and Peck feed for our chicks, pullets, and hens. Chickens have different nutrient needs depending on their age, so make sure you purchase the appropriate feed. We throw our feed on the ground, but you can purchase a poultry feeder if you prefer.

Do you have ample space and a safe environment?You must be willing to provide a safe environment for your hens with spac...
17/11/2022

Do you have ample space and a safe environment?
You must be willing to provide a safe environment for your hens with space for them to roam around and partake in natural behaviors like scratching and dust bathing (more on that later).

You’ll also need funds for a coop, feed, and numerous other supplies.

Are you willing to rear chickens long-term?First, it’s important to understand that chickens require consistent care and...
17/11/2022

Are you willing to rear chickens long-term?
First, it’s important to understand that chickens require consistent care and live relatively long lives if they’re healthy. My oldest hens are over 7 years old and are still very active.

Some breeds can live a decade or longer, so you should be ready to keep chickens for their entire lives. It’s a long-term commitment.

Important considerationsIf you’re interested in keeping laying hens, keep the following pointers in mind.If you’re uncom...
17/11/2022

Important considerations
If you’re interested in keeping laying hens, keep the following pointers in mind.

If you’re uncomfortable handling and caring for animals, chickens aren’t the right choice for you.

We bought our first bunch of chicks from a local hatchery and have since raised four batches of chicks over the last 7 y...
17/11/2022

We bought our first bunch of chicks from a local hatchery and have since raised four batches of chicks over the last 7 years.

We know exactly how our chickens are treated, what they eat, and how healthy they are, which is important to us. Keeping chickens, as well as growing vegetables and berries, also helps us feel more connected to our food.

After my husband and I purchased our first home, one of the first things we did was build a coop and run. Keeping chicke...
17/11/2022

After my husband and I purchased our first home, one of the first things we did was build a coop and run. Keeping chickens and starting a backyard farm had always been a dream of ours, and we were excited to finally have the space to do so.

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