Here we are, 5 weeks into raising these meat chickens. In my last post we had JUST received the chicks. The cute little yellow fluff balls. I was surprised at how much food they were eating (still SO much) and I was eager to get them out into the awesome chicken tractor that my husband built! Fast forward to now. … Read More
How to Raise Meat Chickens – Part 2
The meat chickens are here!! A week ago, I got a call from my friend announcing that the chicks have arrived!! Woohoo! Wait, is the coop ready? Do we have everything? Do we know everything we need to know about how to raise meat chickens? My husband put some last minute touches on the coop while I put together our … Read More
The Definitive Guide to Keeping Chickens in the Winter
**Today, Claire Smith over at The Happy Chicken Coop, is sharing an article she wrote on how to raise chickens in the winter . You know Kelly raises backyard chickens, but she lives in Phoenix, so doesn’t have to worry too much about winter weather! Claire is willing to share with you today how keeping chickens in winter can be … Read More