Did you know humans have raised poultry for meat and eggs for almost 10,000 years? Heritage breeds play an important part in our history and can continue in our future if we preserve them. Whether you keep them for practical reasons or just for fun, they are worth looking into. While I’m a big fan…
![4 Rare Breeds Of Chickens For Your Homestead: What The Cluck?! Episode 11 [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/rare-breeds-of-chickens-feature.jpg)
On our homestead, we raise several rare breeds of chickens. In part, this is because we enjoy their beauty, and also because the breeds have advantages over more popular breeds of chickens. In this episode of What The Cluck?! we examine 4 rare breeds of chickens, and their advantages. We also look at the history of the…
Do you want different colored eggs in your morning egg basket? Who doesn’t? I have often been emailed by people asking: “Why are chicken eggs different colors?” So let’s talk about different chicken egg colors. Harvesting different colored eggs is one of the best parts of chicken ownership, and I personally keep certain breeds, such…
![Save Money On Chicken Feed: 8 Ways To Save Mega Bucks When Feeding Your Chickens What The Cluck?! Session 10 [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/save-money-chicken-feed-feature.jpg)
Save money on chicken feed. Wouldn’t we all like to know how to do that? Since we began keeping chickens many moons ago, I’ve searched for ways to raising happy, healthy chickens while not breaking the bank. (Want extra help? Grab my book Chickens: Naturally Raising A Sustainable Flock!) Over the years, I’ve come up with plenty…
![Keeping Chickens Laying Through Winter: What The Cluck?! Session 9 [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/keeping-chickens-laying-eggs-in-winter.jpg)
Keeping chickens laying through out winter is a tricky task. It takes a bit of hard work, but by taking the right steps, you can keep your flock in business and still eat omelets for breakfast. In this episode of What The Cluck?! we look at 5 steps you can take to keep your chickens laying through…
![Chicken Mistakes: Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes With Your Flock! (They’re Not What You Think!) [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/chicken-mistakes-podcast-8.jpg)
Please, don’t make these 5 common mistakes I see chicken owners making. In this podcast episode of What The Cluck?! we cover 5 mistakes I see chicken owners making, and how to avoid these pitfalls. These are simple mistakes to make, but can have a big – and long term – impact on your flock. You’ll learn:…
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