A Beginners Guide To Keeping Chickens

What are the benefits of keeping chickens?

Eggs

Some individuals may not realize that free-range chicken eggs are not only more delicious, but also healthier than store-bought ones. Keeping chickens is a great way to ensure that you always have a fresh supply of tasty and healthy eggs on hand. Whether you prefer your eggs poached, fried, or scrambled, you\’ll never run out of these protein-rich delicacies if you decide to maintain hens.

Tranquility and peace

Many people find that having hens is a simple way to feel more connected to nature, which provides them with a sense of peace, tranquility, and harmony every time they gaze out into their backyard and see their flock roaming free.

Long-term viability

Keeping chickens is one of the simplest ways to live more sustainably — they help decrease food waste, provide all-natural fertilizer, aid with composting, and, of course, provide all those eggs! Keeping hens is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to begin living a more sustainable lifestyle.

Is keeping chickens going to be a problem for my garden?

Many a green thumb has been scared that having hens may harm their flourishing garden, yet nothing could be farther from the truth! Keeping hens in the garden is a great method to improve the quality of your compost while also enriching the soil throughout your yard.

What do I feed my chickens?

When hens have sufficient to eat and drink, keeping them is simple. When they\’re bored, they\’ll engage in more damaging behaviors like feather picking and pecking order disputes, and food is a great method to keep them occupied. Chickens that are fully grown require a regular supply of chicken feed, shell grit, and water. Scraps like leafy greens, yoghurt, and oatmeal, on the other hand, will be a welcome addition to their diet. Chickens also require a regular supply of fresh water, as they consume between 500 mL and 1 L of water every day, depending on the weather. Investing in a quality feeder and waterer that will not only prevent your flock from knocking it over, but also safeguard the food supply from pests like mice and rats, is one of the greatest methods to ensure that no feed or water goes to waste.

Will having chickens cause any issues with my other pets?

Some would-be chicken owners are hesitant to keep chickens because they are unsure if their other pets will get along with the flock.

Chickens, on the other hand, are such peace-loving creatures that, regardless of whether you have dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea fowl, or other pets, the animals will usually be able to resolve their conflicts as long as you are present to assist them.

How can I keep my chickens safe?

Keeping chickens is not a difficult task, but you must set up your environment to protect them from the elements during harsh weather and from predators such as foxes, which may be more active in your area at different times of the year. First and first, like with all of our coops, the best security for your chickens is a high-quality coop with a sturdy frame and galvanized wire mesh. Predator sensor lights, wire mesh flooring, and the auto door are all great additions to help protect your chickens from predators.