Creating a Homegrown and Homemade Life
Can you use table scraps to bring down your feed bill? Of course! Most foods make safe table scraps for chickens. We have very little food waste in our home because nearly everything goes to the birds. Plus the ladies love a good snack.
Did you know that you can use herbs to keep chickens healthy? Many you can grow right in your own backyard. The birds think they are getting a special treat when you hang them in the coop, but you know they are actually acting as leafy green medicine.
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.
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.
