Creating a Homegrown and Homemade Life
There are a lot of options when it comes to chicken feed. There is so much information to wade through, that it can feel overwhelming to feed your chickens. I’m going to take it back to basics so that you can feel confident at feeding time.
Have you seen those gorgeous loaves of sourdough bread on Instagram? Perhaps you’ve taken the plunge and you’re ready to have your own starter, but now it feels like a lot of work and waste. I’m here to disagree. Maintaining a sourdough starter can be very simple and should take only minutes.
Synthetics, preservatives, and chemicals are things we avoid in our foods, yet spray all over our homes. If you want to rid your home of these endocrine disruptors and carcinogens then give these low tox cleaning swaps a try. Despite what the greenwashed companies want you to believe it doesn’t have to be costly to make the switch.
Do you want to add chickens to your homestead this year? Get prepared by reading up on chicken keeping basics. They are such easy animals to own and act like the gateway into homesteading. Grab yourself a chicken and let’s go.
When you decide to keep chickens the first order of business is picking a chicken breed. You’ll need to consider egg production and your climate for sure. Then you can take into account the color of the eggs as well. If you consider all three then chicken keeping will be easy and rewarding.
