*this is a sponsored post by Chicken Coop Guides. All opinions and words are 100% my own* When getting started with a backyard flock, you have some decisions to make. You’ll need to decide what breed(s) to keep, what equipment is needed, and what coop plan to go with. You may be wondering “What kind… [read more]
Keeping Chickens Cool In HOT Weather
Keeping your chickens cool in extreme heat is vital to keeping them happy and healthy. When the summer months come, the heat is on. The heat and humidity can make being outside nearly unbearable. A lot of us will be able to escape the summer heat and humidity by cooling off in a lake, or inside… [read more]
Can Chickens and Ducks Live Together in The Same Coop or Barn?
Can ducks and chickens live together in the same coop or barn? This is a commonly asked question for homesteaders, and a very valid one.There are a lot of different opinions on this, so the answer is necessarily black and white. Chickens and ducks have enough differences that housing the separately would be ideal in… [read more]
Which Chicken Breed is Right for YOU?
Raising chickens in a backyard has fast become a popular hobby all across the country. Large cities have set the precedent by allowing them even in the largest urban areas. Having fresh eggs daily, along with bug control and even entertainment have been some of the reasons many of the people I have talked to… [read more]
6 Things You Should Know About Keeping Chickens
Deciding that we wanted to raise hens for eggs been a fun adventure for us. We have fresh eggs daily, something to eat any scraps and compost them for us, and the best entertainment around! Getting started with keeping chickens for eggs is a fairly simple process, and today I am going to share with you… [read more]
How to Harvest a Chicken
This video will show you how to harvest a meat chicken humanely step by step for human consumption. The chickens that are shown in this video were given the best life possible, from being able to roam free and be the “best chicken they can be” and were harvested with the best practices. Please feel… [read more]
Backyard Urban Homesteading With Small Farm Animals
Urban homesteading is very popular right now. It is best defined as “living off the land you have”. There are a lot of people turning to the self-sufficient lifestyle. They are taking a small space of property and turning it into something special. If you look in some backyards, you will see gardens, fruit trees,… [read more]
Things Your Non-Homesteading Friends May NOT Understand
The life of a homesteader can be so satisfying. The gardening, the chickens, the joy of homemade food…it’s all there. However, a non homesteader friend or family member may look at you in wonder as they live their lives quite differently from you. Here are some things your non-homesteading friends may not understand. Vacations are… [read more]
Raising Quality Meat in a Small Space
Have you ever wanted to raise your own quality meat but don’t think you can in a small space? Please know that it can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. We live on 1/5 acre, smack dab in the middle of a little town, and are able to raise our own chickens, turkeys, ducks and… [read more]
Chickens VS. Ducks on The Homestead
Chickens or ducks on the homestead? I have to admit, I am a chicken collector. A friend of mine was looking to rehome about 30 of her hens due to space constraints, and I didn’t even blink an eye when I said, “Sure, bring them over.” Of course, since my wonderful hubby keeps me in… [read more]