All About Chickens!

In case you haven't noticed already, I am obsessed with chickens! They are a great place to start when you're ready to expand your skills in self-sufficiency because they are small in size, inexpensive compared to other livestock, and who doesn't like delicious eggs?!

In this blog, you will find information about raising chickens not only for eggs, but for meat as well. I believe in a pastured-approach so that the resulting eggs and meat are nutritionally-dense while allowing the chickens to live a full and happy life out foraging for bugs & fresh greens.
Holding a fairy egg between 3 fingers in front of a wooden table
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What is a Fairy Egg? Is Your Hen Healthy?

Finding a miniature egg in your hens’ nesting box can be quite surprising, but don’t panic! These are called fairy eggs, and they can happen for many different reasons. Most of the time, they are nothing to worry about and are just a fun surprise, but sometimes it can be a cause for concern (which

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Eight hens are staggered on a roosting bar outside in the snow
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The 6 BEST Chickens for Cold Climates

If you live in a cold climate, choosing the right chicken breeds is important to ensure that your flock will not only survive but thrive through those long and brutal winters. Some breeds will happily trod through the snow and continue laying while others easily succumb to frostbite, stop laying entirely, and can even perish

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A red ranger chicken sitting next to a layer chicken
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The 7 Best Meat Chickens for Your Homestead

What are the best meat chickens to raise? There are a lot of different breeds out there to choose from, each having its own pros and cons. It can be overwhelming, and the last thing you want to do is invest in a breed and end up disappointed. Some breeds grow fast and inexpensively, yet

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Katie and Ryan holding up hardware mesh to install as a barrier in the chicken coop run
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How to Predator Proof Your Chicken Coop

I’ve lost A LOT of chickens to predators over the past 10 years, so I’m going to sound like an awful chicken owner in this article. However, that’s why this article is going to be SO incredibly helpful for you. I’ve dealt with intense predator pressure over the past 10 years and have overcome each

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Chickens surrounding a mat of chicken fodder than is propped up in a rainbow shape
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How to Grow Chicken Fodder in ONLY 7 Days!

Did you know that you can easily grow chicken fodder in just 7 days? Heck yes! Chicken fodder is an amazing way to multiply your feed inexpensively, while also providing fresh greens for your chickens in the winter. You don’t even need soil or fertilizer to grow it! I’ve been growing chicken fodder for many

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A chicken coop with a large covered run with woods behind it
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How Much Space Do Chickens REALLY Need?

Providing the right amount of coop space is absolutely essential to the health and well-being of your flock. Adequate space helps prevent issues like bullying, stress, and disease, but it’s also important to avoid too much space, as this can also lead to problems in the coop.  We’ll cover all of the factors that go

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