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…
Tag: Poultry
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.
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 …
Chicken Butchering Set Up: 7 Things You Need
Chicken butchering day is quite an event here at Clucky Dickens Farm. When we butcher, it’s usually no less than 50 birds at a time. I’d like to share with you the open air chicken butchering set up that we’ve come to use after several …
Choosing Between Ducks and Chickens for your Homestead
We keep both ducks and chickens here on our homestead and I’m often asked which I like better. If you’re looking to decide between ducks and chickens, here are a few similarities and differences between the two that may help you make your choice. (Don’t …
Should You Help A Chick Hatch?
It’s one of those controversial chicken raising topics: should you help a chick hatch? Some say yes, it’s your duty, while others say you should let nature take its course. It’s hard to know what to do. If you’re looking at a chick who has …