Self Reliance On A Small Homestead
Before You Buy Chickens So, you want to keep a few hens for fresh eggs. No biggie, right? Well, it depends. Some people regret their choice and other people become chicken hoarders! Here are some things to ask yourself before you buy chickens… Bonus Tip: How many eggs can you…
Do You Want to Keep Chickens? With urban chicken websites popping up online, new products for chickens going on the shelves at feed stores, and cute little coops all the rage on Pinterest, it’s obvious that a lot of people are interested in keeping a few backyard chickens. See also…
Possums are Predators Every chicken enthusiast dreads the potential predator attack. Hawks and owls can pick off a chicken before you know it. Foxes, coyotes, neighborhood dogs, racoons, skunks, and even cats can be a threat to your poultry. I also knew that possums would steal eggs and eat young…
