Archive for April 2014
Chickens Start to Finish! – Week 4 – Awkward Teenager Phase
Previously we have discussed the space needed for friendly laying chickens, the style of coops best suited for different areas, types of predators that influence coop design, as well as breeds of chickens and their behaviors and finding the best fit for your needs too. This week we will be talk about where to find chicks, how to…
Read MoreChickens Start to Finish – Week 3 – Chicken Breeds
Last week we discussed coop design and possible predators associated with them. This week I will cover different breeds and how many eggs they lay to help you in deciding what birds will work best for you. To begin I want to stress the fact that there are many types of laying chickens and I…
Read MoreChickens Start to Finish – Week 2 – Chicken Runs!
Where Will The Birds Nest? Last week, we discussed what to expect with chickens, how much space it takes to raise chickens, and what is so great about our fluffy and feathered friends. The next milestone to cover is housing! Do we need a stationary home or movable coops that allow for a free range…
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