Tag Archives: Chickens

Episode 6: Backyard Chickens

Posted on October 16, 2010 by admin

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I don’t claim to be an expert on raising chickens, but here’s the knowledge gained on the subject thus far from experience and research: Caveat: everyone’s approach is going to be different. Purist approach versus doing what’s within your … Continue reading →

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Episode 3: Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

Posted on September 25, 2010 by admin

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Measure twice, cut once…  with homesteading, this adage, taken too far, can leave you drowning in a sea of contradictory advice. Many times I measure 3 or four times and still seem to cut twice or more. But that’s … Continue reading →

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Episode 2: Homesteading As An Investment Strategy

Posted on September 20, 2010 by admin

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Ten things we’ve done since starting our homestead here a year ago. These are some portfolio investments that guarantee results: Composting: the average small family generates enough food scraps in a year to produce pure garden gold. Chickens: there … Continue reading →

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Backyard Chickens: Hanging a Waterer and Rainproofing a Feeder

Posted on September 11, 2010 by admin

Keeping backyard chickens is pretty easy. You basically have to give them a place to scratch and forage, feed, and water them. Using a chicken tractor or ark means little cleanup, other than changing the straw and removing stray poop … Continue reading →

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Episode 1: Bad Eggs and Control of Your Food Supply

Posted on September 2, 2010 by admin

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As Rahm Emanuel once said, never let a good crisis go to waste. The recent outbreak of salmonella eggs has given new steam to the Food Safety Bill. Folks, this is a bad thing. Every time the government ratchets … Continue reading →

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First Egg

Posted on August 2, 2010 by admin

Our hens have finally started laying eggs! We’re pumped. We let Kiefer collect the first egg. Our dog Eddie really enjoyed it. The pictures tell the story.

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Building a Chicken Tractor Coop

Posted on July 30, 2010 by admin

This is a short blog about my experience building a chicken tractor. It is loosely based on the free plans from this Mother Earth News article. I won’t reiterate the details of the frame etc., because it has been covered … Continue reading →

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Chickens for Kids

Posted on July 30, 2010 by admin

One of the main reasons my family uprooted from the Bay area and moved to rural Oregon was to be able to raise some farm animals. Admittedly, my wife and I are both city slickers with little to no experience … Continue reading →

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