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I go through the process of raising your own meat chickens in your own backyard from start to dinner table. See below for links!
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- Sow the Land
Aug 2, 2017 · Raising chickens 101, getting started & what they don't tell you. Even if you've had chickens for years, you'll probably learn something in this video. Packed full of information ...more....
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- Hobby Farm Nutt
Feb 7, 2023 · With the price of eggs skyrocketing, people are considering keeping chickens of their own. In this video, Kevin covers EVERYTHING you need to know about raising chickens - spacing, food and...
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- Epic Homesteading
Feb 22, 2024 · While raising chickens for eggs is more common, raising chickens for meat is a viable option that allows you to have control over the quality and source of your meat. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can successfully raise meat chickens from coop to table.
- Things to Do Before Getting Chickens
- Choosing A Chicken Breed
- Getting Your Chickens
- How Many Laying Hens Do I Need?
- How Many Meat Birds Do I Need?
- Where Should I Get My Chickens?
- When Will They Start Laying Eggs?
- Will Chickens Lay Eggs All Year?
- Do I Need A Rooster?
- Get Your Chicken Coop Ready
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Before you run out and buy chickens it’s a good idea to make sure you are legally allowed to keep them where you live. This is especially true if you live in an urban area. Over the past few years, there have been many urban areas that have started letting residents keep backyard laying hens. But don’t just assume that it’s that way where you live. Make some calls and find out if your zoning allows for keeping chickens and if so how many you can have. If you are thinking about keeping a roost...
Once you have decided to get chickens you need to pick what breed of chicken is best for your purposes. There are many breeds of chickens but they are grouped into one of three categories.
Once you know you can keep chickens and you have picked out your breed the next step is to get your birds. But you have a few options to pick from. You can hatch eggs or buy day-old chicks, pullets, or adult hens. There are pros and cons to each way of getting started but they all work well. So it’s just a matter of picking what will work best for ...
The easiest way to decide how many chickens you need is to start by checking how many eggs your family uses in a week. This will naturally be different for each family. Most hens will lay 5-6 eggs per week but in the early spring, it can be as high as 1 egg a day. During the early spring and summer, most laying hens will give you 1 egg per day or e...
If you are more interested in raising meat then all you need to do is think about how many times a month your family eats chicken. If you want to have chicken 4 times per month and have enough homegrown chicken for a year times it by 12 for 48 birds.
It’s best to get your chickens locally if possible. Start by checking with your farm supply store often they will be an ordering location for hatcheries or can help you find a local breeder. Another option is to look for Facebook groups for chicken keepers in your area.
Chickens will start to lay eggs when they are between 4 and 6 months old. But this will also depend on how much light is available. If your birds reach laying age in the fall when the daylight hours are getting shorter they may not start laying eggs until the spring. If you want them to start sooner then adding supplemental lighting to your chicken...
No, normally chickens won’t lay eggs year-round without using artificial lighting. Chickens naturally start to lay eggs in the spring as the daylight hours increase and then slow down or stop when the light hours decrease in the fall triggers their molt. You’ll find that some chickens will keep laying through the winter without extra lighting but t...
No, you don’t need a rooster to keep a chicken flock. It’s a common myth that you need to keep a rooster when you have chickens. But you really only need a rooster if you want fertilized eggs for hatching. Although I have found that when we have roosters with our hens the hens fight less and when they get started the rooster will break it up. But i...
Before you bring home chickens it’s best to have their shelter ready. Shelter needs for chickens are pretty basic but there are a few important things you don’t want to forget.
Sep 19, 2023 · If you want to dive in further, our favorite book on raising chickens for beginners is Chickens From Scratch. It’s a wonderful read that teaches everything you’ll need to know to get started with raising chickens without causing overwhelm.
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Aug 26, 2023 · Start raising chickens for beginners with our step-by-step guide covering breed selection, brooder setup, care, and more. Fresh eggs await!
