We had laying hens for a bit before I wondered if it was possible to raise meat chickens and be more self-reliant, even though we live in the city. We experimented by raising a small batch of Cornish Cross. That first batch definitely had its good points and its bad points. All in all I decided to do … Read more
Want to know a secret? It will improve the quality of your compost, speed up composting time, and aerate your compost bin. Plus it will provide fresh supplements to your chickens diet without causing any additional work from you! Set up your compost bin in the chicken run Absolutely put your compost bin in the chicken … Read more
There’s nothing more devastating than waking up to chicken carnage. Chickens are so wonderful, sometimes it seems like every creature wants to eat your hens. Unless it’s time for the stew pot for an old layer, chances are you don’t want them eaten! Make predator proof chicken coops when designing you birds’ home to keep your … Read more
As I forked over $15 for small organic chicken at the grocery store a few years ago I had this absolutely brilliant idea. We should raise our own meat chickens to save money! After all, doing it yourself is always cheaper, right? Right? And when your choices are sad factory farmed chickens or a big … Read more
In general chickens are pretty easy. Even if you have no experience taking care of an animal a little reading can get you ready prepped for basic chicken care. They are versatile and work in many different locations, from country, to city. However, it is possible to make mistakes. Here’s a list of chicken keeping … Read more