Pros and Cons of a Chick Brooder Heat Plate
We recently used a chick brooder heating plate instead of a heat lamp for the first time. Here are the pros and cons I see with heat plates…
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232: Sprouting seeds for chickens
Today we’re learning how to grow a tasty treat for your chickens—sprouts! They’re easy to make and you probably already have all the materials in your house already.
198: All About Chickens
I recently received a bunch of questions about raising chickens. Here are my answers, two cents worth of advice, and some disclaimers about keeping chickens on your homestead.
194: 9 Things to Consider Before Adding More Animals
Does the chaos of the world have you feeling like you need to raise alllll the animals on your farm? Here are nine things to consider before you add any (more) animals to the homestead.
187: Raising Meat Rabbits
Today’s conversation is with Nate and Erin Lamaster of Two Chicks Homestead, and we’re talking about raising meat rabbits! Hear about Nate and Erin’s set-up, what they’ve learned along the way, as well as tips you should know if you’re thinking of raising rabbits for meat.
156: Why We No Longer Raise Goats
When we first moved to our farm in 2011, the one animal that I insisted we get was goats. We started with two male goats (Willy and Waylon) and then added three female goats (Luna, Pickles, and Olive.) Then we bred the gals and got …
145: Get started with raising turkeys
Do you want to get started raising turkeys? Here are answers to some common questions you might have.
Can You Raise Turkeys and Chickens Together?
You’re thinking of getting turkeys, but wondering if you can stick them in with your chickens. Can you raise turkeys and chickens together?
85: 5 Common Mistakes When Choosing Egg Bird Breeds
I think we can all agree that chickens are great. And while some people get chickens simply because chickens are awesome, today I want to talk specifically about getting chickens for the purpose of laying eggs. There are several things to consider when choosing what …
Feeding Cornish Cross Chickens: How Much Should They Eat?
Feeding Cornish Cross chickens the right way is so important. If you overfeed them, you will end up with leg issues, heart attacks, and early death. So how much food should they eat? What does it cost to raise a Cornish Cross from day old …