Make This Your Year to Start Keeping Chickens!

Spring is right around the corner and that means warm weather, spring bulbs, and baby chicks If you’ve been on the fence about starting that chicken flock, 2019 is your year! Here are several reasons why you should stop putting off your first order and start your backyard chicken journey this year!

CHICK LOVE
There is not much cuter than baby chicks Their peeping is precious, and the potential is enormous Chicks have taught my family so many useful skills Together, we have learned how to be mindful of the creatures we bring to

How to Start Raising Livestock: Try Chickens First

Raising livestock is one of the most rewarding parts of farm and homestead life, but it can also be genuinely hard work, and it’s easy to underestimate just how much care large animals demand Many people dream of pastures filled with cattle, horses, sheep, or goats Before you take that leap, though, it’s worth asking whether you’re truly ready for the responsibility There’s a smarter way to find out: ease into livestock keeping by starting with chickens Here’s why chickens are the perfect first animal for new farmers, and what makes them so much more forgiving than large livestock