Category: urban homesteading
all things related to chickens
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Raising Chickens 101: Essential Tools for Happy, Healthy Chickens(Part 5,6&7)
Part 5: Predator-Proofing Your Coop Let’s face it: your chickens are basically a walking buffet for predators. Raccoons, foxes, hawks—even your neighbor’s overly curious dog—are all eyeing your flock. So how do you keep your feathered friends safe? Fort Knox… Continue reading
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Raising Chickens 101: Essential Tools for Happy, Healthy Chickens (Parts 3 & 4)
So, you’ve successfully navigated the adorable (and slightly chaotic) chick stage, and your feathery friends are growing up fast. Congratulations! But as your chicks morph into clucking, scratching, egg-laying machines, it’s time to level up your chicken-care game. This part… Continue reading
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Beginner’s Guide to Picking Out the Best Chickens
Starting your backyard chicken adventure is exciting. Choosing the right breeds is the first big step. Chickens are great for beginners because they’re easy to care for and fun to watch. This guide will help you pick and care for… Continue reading
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Raising Chickens 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Chicks, Part 1 & 2
So, you’re ready to embark on the clucking adventure of raising chickens in your urban homestead? Congrats! There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of gathering fresh eggs while your feathered ladies cluck contentedly in the background. But before you can… Continue reading
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“Chickens on a Shoestring: Create a Sturdy Coop Without Breaking the Bank”
Imagine a compact, rustic chicken coop nestled in your backyard, built with care and ingenuity using simple materials. The coop is a basic rectangular structure, 4 feet wide by 6 feet long, elevated 18 inches off the ground to keep… Continue reading
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Welcome to My Urban Homesteading Haven
Dear Friend, Welcome, welcome, welcome. Step on in, take a seat, and let’s chat a while. I’m so glad you’ve wandered into this little corner of the internet, a space I’ve lovingly crafted for dreamers, doers, and seekers of a… Continue reading