The practice of homesteading can find its way into one’s life in many different ways. For some, being a homesteader looks like producing your own food, making your own clothes, managing a small hobby farm, or generating your own power.
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Determining how many chickens you should have per acre is a bit more complicated than buying a set number of chicks and letting them loose.
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As homesteaders and farmers, we learn to work hand in hand with the changing seasons. When nature is your domain, thoughtful timing is your best friend whether you’re planting a garden or choosing the best time of year to get chicks for your chicken coop.
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After a fox started sneaking around my flock, getting guard geese for my chickens was the best decision I’ve made all year. At first, I thought geese were just good for noise and territorial aggression. However, it’s been my experience that dealing with a bit of noise is totally worth their role as guardians of chickens.
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So, you’ve decided that you want the best chickens for eggs. That said, egg-laying chickens come in all different sizes, colors, and dispositions. To help you determine which breed is right for you, there are a few more factors to consider. I’ll break them down below.
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