If you are getting or have backyard chickens, like any livestock, there are definitely some things you need to take good care of them. These are the top 10 tips I have for caring for backyard chickens.
…Top 10 Tips Caring for Backyard Chickens
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Using Up Eggs
Do you have chickens? Depending on how many and how often they lay, you may find yourself swimming in extra eggs. Here are some ways to use up all those wonderful fresh eggs.
…How to grow: Ryegrass
Ryegrass is an excellent cover crop to use after harvest. Learn more about how you can use ryegrass in at an urban homestead or in a small scale operation.
…Deep Clean the Chicken Tractor
One of the most important aspects of animal husbandry is a clean home. Just as you would keep your own home clean and free of pests and disease, the same is true for any animal housing. Learn how I deep clean and maintain a mobile chicken coop (a.k.a. chicken tractor).
…Should I get backyard chickens?
Been thinking about getting backyard chickens? There are many other questions that accompany the answer and we can start with the big one: WHY?
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Chicken Tractor: Lessons Learned So Far
If you would like a small chicken operation and have a decent sized yard, I highly recommend the chicken tractor. Maybe you haven’t gotten your chicks or chickens yet, you can find out more about about getting started with chickens and how to make a DIY brooder for your new baby chicks.
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