![4 Types Of Poultry You Can Raise With Hens To Be More Self-Sufficient [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/raise-poultry-with-chickens-feature-min.jpg)
I’m a big believer that if you have the space, raising more than one type of poultry will help you become more self-sufficient. In addition to chickens, we also raise ducks, quail, and turkeys, and we’ve considered adding guineas and even an emu (although emus can jump well, and require high fencing, and since we…
![3 Shockingly Common Myths About Feeding Chickens That Prevent YOU From Being Healthier [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/common-misconceptions-about-feeding-chickens-feature-min.jpg)
The truth is there’s people who will tell you that if you worry about what your hens eat, you’re over complicating backyard chickens. Feeding hens certainly isn’t complicated, but that doesn’t mean you should make things so simple your health and your flock suffers. The truth is you CAN improve their health and yours when…
![Keep Chickens Safe From Predators Using 10 Expert Tips [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/keep-chickens-safe-from-predators-min.jpg)
If you’re not sure of the best ways to keep chickens safe from predators, there’s only a few simple rules you should be concerned about. We don’t have too many predators in our area, but I still follow these rules as much as possible. While they won’t cost you very much, they’re still critical to…
![Can Chickens Eat Citrus? Why Everything You Think You Know Is Wrong [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/can-chickens-eat-citrus-feature-min.jpg)
Can chickens eat citrus? You’ll be surprised not just by the answer, but by how wrong the myths out there about feeding citrus to chickens really are. Frequently, we see advice online that advises us to not feed our backyard chickens things like oranges, limes, and lemons. And in reality, many chickens don’t even like them….
![5 Supplements For Healthier Eggs That Yield BIG Results For YOUR Health [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/supplements-for-healthy-eggs-feature-min.jpg)
If you’re not feeding these 5 dietary supplements to your hens, you’re probably missing out on healthier eggs. There’s no magic here, no hocus pocus (promise). These are 5 ingredients you possibly already have in your pantry that you likely overlooked because nobody told you how important they are to guarantee the quality of your…
![How To Clean Your Chicken Coop [Podcast]](https://thefrugalchicken.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/How-To-Clean-Your-Chicken-Coop-feature-min.jpg)
Yeah, I know talking about how to clean your chicken coop is kind of a dry chicken-owner topic, but the bottom line is doing it right is critical to your flocks health. So, I’ve devoted a whole podcast to it, and I’m pretty sure I made it as entertaining as possible—but I’ll leave that to you to…