Getting chickens for the first time

Chicken keeping for beginners. Everything you need to know to raise chickens, from chick to egg. How to choose a coop, what to feed chickens and more!

When you’re getting started with chickens, one of the first things you need to do is ensure you have all the supplies needed for raising chickens. And the good news is, the basics are pretty straightforward. So we’re giving you the lowdown on the must-haves and a few optional extras.

Starting a backyard coop? This guide for first-time chicken owners covers everything you need. Learn what to have before bringing hens home, what to expect in the first days, and essential tips. Raising chickens is rewarding; our list ensures you're prepared for success.

Raising chickens is one of the best things ever! If you live in a place where you can do it, jump in! But be prepared before you do. This list of 30 things to know before you get chickens isn't overwhelming. Some things on the list will surprise you! And many will make you fall in love with chickens before you even have them! #raisingchickens #backyardflock #homesteadinglife #diy #farmanimals

This is no expert post. I'm sharing our experience of raising chicks for the first time. I'll share what it was really like and the supplies that helped us the most.

Bringing baby chicks home for the first time is like Christmas morning for us homesteaders! There's nothing cuter, fluffier, or funnier than new baby chicks. But as with most babies, they need specialized equipment. I've put together a list of the equipment you'll need BEFORE you bring baby chicks home to ensure homesteader success! | Hillsborough Homesteading #chickens #backyardchickens #chicks #babychicks #poultry #homestead

Many people get overwhelmed by everything they need to get started. What do I need for my first chicken coop?

The Rootsy Community is awesome! This month's Community Supported Answer (CSA) is about backyard chickens. We want you to share your success tips and help beginners who are raising backyard chickens for the first time | Rootsy.org

Get your flock started with the best chicken tips - How to buy chickens, "must have" items for your coop and run, chicken feeding and watering.

Are you a new chicken owner? Or maybe you're just preparing for new chicks? Grab this helpful checklist detailing all the supplies you'll need to raise your backyard chickens - all the way from chicks to adult birds! #backyardchickens #chicks #homesteading #newchickenowner

If you want to raise chickens, you can't just dump them in your yard and throw them scraps every now and then. There are several things you need to know and some common mistakes you'll want to avoid.

Spring means hatching chicks. If you're hatching with an incubator for the first time at home, follow these tips for beginner hatchers!

How to raise chickens cheaply. Save money on all the expenses related to chicken keeping...everything from feed to coop and even health care! There's no reason to blow your budget, follow these 20 tips instead and raise your chickens frugally.

For beginners interested in raising chickens, there are some foundational things to know before starting on those DIY coop ideas. Whether you want backyard chickens for eggs or just for fun, this guide has everything you need to know on how to get started.

Raising meat chickens at home, by yourself, is not an easy endeavor but it is so worth it! We raised 60 cornish cross meat chickens this year and learned many things along the way. Here are all the mistakes we made raising meat chickens for the first time and everything we are going to do differently the next time. It is so satisfying raising our own chicken to eat throughout the year and we do highly recommend it! #meatchickens #cornishcross #chicken #meatsufficient #selfsufficient…

Many chicken keepers these days have friendly, tame flocks of birds they consider to be their pets. Who knew chickens could be such docile creatures? But, have they always been that way? Were they friendly from the day they hatched? Nope! It all depends on how the owner raises them. Taming chickens isn't very hard, but it does require persistence and patience. So how do you get your flock to be affectionate, lap loving sweeties? The answers lie inside!

Want to get started with raising baby chicks for meat or eggs? Here is a guide to everything you need to know from how to set up the brooder, and a list of supplies you'll need to raise baby chicks.

Raising Chickens for Beginners, An Easy Weekly Guide

It isn't always fresh eggs and roses so I am going to share why we no longer keep backyard chickens.

How to clean a chicken coop. When deep cleaning a chicken coop everything has to get cleaned from bedding to the cobwebs in the ceiling. Here's all the steps I take to make sure my backyard chickens have a clean coop!