One of my favorite part of keeping hens is watching them free range throughout the day. They are so fun to watch as they scratch around, chase bugs and wander through the yard. It’s fun to see their social dynamics, who hangs with who, which chicken is always left behind. I also have to admit … Read more
Fodder feeding sprouted grains to your backyard livestock is a great way to decrease feed costs while giving your chickens, goats, or rabbits a yummy treat. Sprouted grains don’t have as many anti-nutrients, they have more nutrition, they are more filling, you need less feed overall, and animals love the fresh food. I start and … Read more
Hay bales are iconic of farming, but one of the limitations of keeping animals on a city lot is figuring out how to store them. Whole hay bales are easy to stack in the corner of a garage, shed, or coop, but once you open it up a hay bale or straw bale, it will … Read more
When people think about backyard chickens, usually they imagine keeping them in a coop and run enclosure. There can be a lot of benefits to that set up, such as meeting code requirements, or protecting your birds against predators. However, there are some real benefits to letting your hens graze on their own private urban … Read more
We had the first of our first heritage meat chickens for dinner this week. He was yummy, very chicken-y, but much chewier then the cornish crosses we did last year. Next time I’m cooking in the crock pot. We’re still not sure what the plan is for next year. There were some things I definitely … Read more