![The Best Bedding For Backyard Chickens [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/best-bedding-for-chickens-feature.jpg)
If you’ve ever asked yourself “what’s the best bedding for a chicken coop,” the first thing you should know is, for some reason, this is a very controversial topic in the chicken world. I think it is very interesting how people get emotional about something as simple as the best bedding for a chicken coop,…
![6 Questions To Ask Before Getting Chickens [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/6-questions-to-ask-before-getting-chickens-feature.jpg)
There’s no point in getting chickens if you’re not prepared…and preparation includes more than just buying a coop and some chicks. Every year, I get messages from new chicken owners who got chicks at their local feed store….and they’re a bit over their heads. There’s a consistent theme to their questions and concerns that could…
![Leafy Greens For Healthy Hens! [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/leafy-greens-for-healthy-hens.jpg)
Leafy greens are some of the healthiest “treats” you can give your backyard chickens. And now is the perfect time to start them! (Want my favorite leafy green seed package for chickens? Click here to grab the exact one I use!) While I don’t personally like leafy greens too much, my hens gobble them up…
![Preparing For Baby (Chicks, That Is!) [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/baby-chick-ultimate-guide.jpg)
Baby chick season is almost here….and they have special needs adult chickens don’t. We are definitely getting chicks this spring (despite what my husband says!), and right now we’re busy preparing for their arrival. Baby chicks are a needy bunch, and it’s best to be prepared before they show up on your doorstep (ask me…
![Essential Oil Coop Sprays for Healthier Backyard Chickens [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/essential-oil-coop-sprays.jpg)
Using store-bought chemical cleaners in your coop is a recipe for disaster. On our homestead, we try to stick with all-natural cleaners – who wants an egg full of toxins, right? I’ve found that essential oils are a great natural alternative that promote a healthier living environment and might even help your chickens lay better! (A…
![5 Edibles You Can Feed Your Chickens For Great Tasting Eggs! [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/what-to-feed-chickens-for-great-tasting-eggs.jpg)
Getting eggs is one thing….but getting GREAT eggs is an entirely different matter. In this episode, we look at 5 edibles you can feed your chickens for great tasting eggs! You’ll discover: How to make sure your hens have an optimal diet What to feed for healthy yolks How to adjust the pH of their…
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