![Build A Quail Hutch With Little Or No Money [Video Tutorial]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/how-to-build-a-quail-hutch-feature-min.jpg)
As soon as I brought quail home, I had to figure out how to build a quail hutch for them to live in. At the time, our quail were too young to go outside, so they lived in our bathroom in plastic containers while they grew out their feathers. Which gave us a few weeks…
![Stop Egg Eating Chickens Today: ‘What The Cluck?!’ Session 14 [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/stop-egg-eating-chickens-feature-min.jpg)
If you want to stop egg eating chickens, there’s a lot of options. I’ve had to deal with this bad habit a few times on our homestead, and I have a couple of options I like. In this episode of What The Cluck?! we look at my favorite ways to stop egg eating chickens as well…
![Identifying Common Chicken Predators & What Killed Your Chicken: ‘What The Cluck?!’ Session 13 [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chicken-predators-feature-min.jpg)
Chicken predators, opossums in particular, are the bane of my existence on the homestead. In this episode of What The Cluck?! we discuss 5 common chicken predators. Far and away, the most common predator we deal with on the homestead are opossums. When it comes to chicken predators, you always have to be on alert, because they…
Humans have known about honey’s antibacterial properties for centuries, and it’s something I turn to on the homestead to treat wounds on our chickens. For generations, our ancestors relied on honey’s antibacterial properties to treat their chickens as well as themselves. And our medical communities are rediscovering the power of honey as antibiotic-resistant bacteria becomes more…
![Chickens & Your Garden: 7 Ways To Use Chickens In Your Permaculture Garden ‘What The Cluck?!’ Session 12 [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/chickens-in-garden-permaculture.jpg)
We use chickens in our garden every season to lower our workload and enhance our soil. Particularly, if you’re interested in permaculture, then this episode of What The Cluck?! is for you. One of the easiest ways to get a third use out of your chickens is to use them in your garden. You’ll save time,…
![Raising Quail Is For Every Homestead [Video Tutorial]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/raising-quail-for-eggs-feature-min.jpg)
Raising quail is a great way for even urban homesteaders to have fresh, sustainable eggs. Many cities and towns have banned chickens, but don’t specifically outlaw quail, creating an opportunity for you to start raising quail for their eggs. Although their eggs are smaller than chicken eggs, they’re just as tasty, and can still be used in cooking….
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