invited you to collaborate on this board

chickens

As chicken keepers, we want to keep our flock healthy and safe. Explore these ideas for raising health hens, building coops, chicken supplies, baby chicks and…

83 Pins

Collection by

Gretchen | Backyard Farming Connection

an image of chickens in the garden with caption about benefits of raising chickenes

11 Benefits of Raising Chickens

Chickens are often one of the first backyard farm animals added to a homestead. They don’t take up a huge amount of space, they produce delicious eggs, and they are generally pretty easy to take care of. They are the first animals added to our own backyard farm and we have had between 5 and 13 chickens for the last dozen years. While most people raise a few backyard chickns primarily for their eggs, we’ve found many additional uses over the year.

a green background with the words, how to raise chicks modern homeseading academy

How to Raise Baby Chicks

Learn exactly how to raise your own baby chicks.

How to Raise Chicks: Modern Homesteading Academy

This course includes several videos walking you through the steps of raising chicks from bringing your chicks home right up through introducing them into your coop. You can read more below and watch the videos to learn everything you need to raise your own chicks.

a baby chick in a box with the title how to raise baby chicks course and book

Videos

Backyard Farming

Backyard

How to Raise Baby Chicks Course and E-book

Learn how to raise baby chicks with videos and a 19 page ebook about all the supplies you'll need, what to expect, and how to troubleshoot.

How to Keep Chicks Warm

In nature, baby chicks are raised by their mothers and kept warm by the mother hens body heat. When you raise chicks away from their mom, it's very important that the chicks are kept warm right from the start. In this article I share our experience keeping baby chicks warm and raising them for the last 12 years. Learning how to keep chicks warm is one of the keys to raising happy and healthy chickens

chickens eating grass with the words everything you need to know about how to raise backyard chickens

Eggs

Bugs And Insects

Raising Backyard Chickens

Backyard Chickens

Everything you Need to Know about How to Raise Backyard Chickens

Backyard Chickens are a wonderful addition to the backyard farm for so many reasons and it seems like everyone is suddenly jumping on the wagon and raising backyard chickens. In so many ways they are the perfect backyard farm animals: they don’t take up much space, they provide delicious eggs for breakfast, they provide hours of entertainment, and even eat bugs and weeds. Learning how to raise backyard chickens is one of the best things you can do on your backyard farming journey.

6 Best Chicken Water Heater Options for Happy Hens in the Winter

There’s nothing worse then visiting your coop in the winter only to find the chicken water frozen. Chickens need a constant supply of fresh and clean water to stay healthy. If you live in the northern climates in the winter, this means coming up with a system of dealing with frozen water and the easiest solution is to use one of the best chicken water heater options listed below.

two chickens standing next to each other with the words best supplies for raising chickens on them

Everything you Need to Raise Chickens

It seems like the list of chicken supplies you need for your backyard chicken coop becomes more complicated every year. There are new gadgets and new modifications to even basic chicken feeders and chicken waterers. This article shares everything you need to raise backyard chickens with links to products as well as suggestions for how to build many chicken supplies yourself (such as chicken feeders and waterers).

Water

Farm

How to Keep Chicken Water From Freezing

Get the best methods for keeping chicken water from freezing.

the baby chicks are all lined up together

Raising Baby Chicks: The Ultimate Guide - The Backyard Farming Connection

Unearth an invaluable guide filled with expert tips and advice on successfully raising adorable baby chicks! This all-encompassing article delves into every aspect, from the crucial hatching stage to fostering the happiness and well-being of your feathered companions. Gain essential knowledge on necessary supplies, establishing a comfortable brooder, providing optimal nutrition, nurturing their growth, and safeguarding their overall health.

a flyer for raising baby chicks with instructions on how to feed them and how to use it

How to Raise Baby Chicks

So you want to raise baby chicks? Dive into the world of fluffy cuteness and learn the ins and outs of raising these adorable feathered companions. From essential supplies to expert tips on nutrition and care, this guide has everything you need to embark on your exciting journey of raising happy and healthy baby chicks!

a baby chick sitting on the ground in front of some plants with text overlay reading a complete guide to baby chick supplies

Nutrition

Proper Nutrition

Growth

Complete List of Baby Chick Supplies

Discover essential tips and step-by-step guidance for successfully raising baby chicks with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to create the perfect brooder environment, provide proper nutrition and hydration, and monitor the chicks' health and growth.

two chicks in the dirt with text overlay that says, how raise baby chicks

Growing Vegetables

Backyard Animals

The Ultimate Guide to Raising Baby Chicks

Discover the ultimate guide on how to raise adorable baby chicks with expert tips and advice! From hatching to happy and healthy chicks, this comprehensive post covers everything you need to know. Learn about essential supplies, creating a cozy brooder, proper nutrition, nurturing their growth, and ensuring their well-being.

Chicken Feeder

7 Best Chicken Feeders

Discover the top chicken feeders for your flock and keep your birds healthy and happy! Our comprehensive guide reviews the best gravity, treadle, automatic, tube, and wall-mounted feeders on the market. Find the perfect feeder to suit your needs and keep your chickens fed and thriving.

several different types of chickens and eggs

Chickens And Roosters