Chickens are the best
Bug season is upon us….and when you have as many animals as we do, you have a LOT of flies! I used to buy store-bought bug sprays, but after many years working at the FDA, I know what’s in them…and there’s natural options I prefer to use, especially on my kids. (A lot of you…
![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…
Spring will be here in just 90 days….are you ready? Although it’s the dead of winter, spring will be here before we know it….and there’s several decisions you should make NOW to prepare your flock for warmer weather. In this episode, we look at 5 decisions you should make before spring arrives. You’ll learn: Which 2…
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