Raise Mealworms for Chickens To Save Money!
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Raise Mealworms for Chickens To Save Money!

We started raising mealworms for our chickens because it’s such a great way to save some cash! For most people in the world, mealworms are pests because they love to get into flour, cereals, pet food, grains, mill feed, and other dried goods, thus ruining them. For backyard chicken owners like us, however, they’re kind of…

The Best Bedding For Backyard Chickens [Podcast]
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The Best Bedding For Backyard Chickens [Podcast]

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]

6 Questions To Ask Before Getting Chickens [Podcast]

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…

Preparing For Baby (Chicks, That Is!) [Podcast]
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Preparing For Baby (Chicks, That Is!) [Podcast]

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]
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Essential Oil Coop Sprays for Healthier Backyard Chickens [Podcast]

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…

Discover Your Perfect Backyard Chicken Flock With 5 Of The Best Egg Layers [Podcast]
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Discover Your Perfect Backyard Chicken Flock With 5 Of The Best Egg Layers [Podcast]

Although it’s winter, now is the time to start thinking about what breeds you want to add to your backyard chicken flock. While all chickens will lay eggs, some are better layers than others. In this episode, we talk about 5 breeds you can add to your flock for consistent egg production. They also make…