If your goal is to save money on eggs, the math may not work out the way you expect. Here’s what we’ve learned over the years about the cost of raising chickens, plus tips for deciding if they make sense in your specific situation.
They’re both great options, but which one is best for you depends on how your coop is built and how you want to power the device.
If there’s one thing I wish we’d paid more attention to in our early years of raising chickens, it’s manure management. It may not sound glamorous, but the way you handle chicken manure has a profound influence on your flock’s health, productivity, and the overall sustainability of your homestead. After all, chicken droppings are more than … Read more
Chickens grow faster than most people expect, and if you aren’t prepared, you could find yourself dealing with unnecessary stress and preventable losses.
Cornish Cross chickens are one of the most popular breeds to raise for meat. That’s true for commercial chicken production but also for small homesteads. Considering their apparent advantages — such as rapid growth and incredible feed conversion ratio — I understand how the title of this article may ruffle some feathers (pun intended). But … Read more
While their gentle nature and beauty are appealing, Bielefelders’ relatively poor egg-laying performance and susceptibility to leg injuries are significant downsides.