How to Raise Chickens
How to Raise Chickens
Chickens are one of the most enjoyable farm animals to raise and, fortunately, you don’t need much space to do just that. In fact, the popularity of urban/backyard chicken farming is now a movement, with owners of small flocks gaining the nutritional benefits of independently grown and farm-fresh eggs. In addition, raising backyard chickens teaches your family—especially kids—personal responsibility and the value of a job well done. Bonus: Your kids will love their backyard chickens. Whether you have 40 acres at your disposal, or just a small yard in the city, our How To Raise Chickens section explains how to build a successful flock. Feel free to “scratch around.”
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OverEZ Large Chicken Coop$1,899.00 -
OverEZ Chicken Feeder - Red$89.99 -
OverEZ Chicken Waterer - Red$79.99 -
Nutrena NatureWise Layer Feed Pellets - 40 lbSpecial Price $15.95 reg $18.99 -
Country Companion Mealworm Chicken Treats$11.99 - $39.99
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Posted: March 09, 2018Little Giant, one of the brands under the Miller Manufacturing umbrella had many new products at the show this year but the item that stood out first was their new dome feeder. These are high capacity feeders in 30, 45, and 60 pound models which means that you can take a few less trips to the chicken coop and still make sure your chickens are getting proper nutrition. The chicken feeders are up off the ground with a very well made and sturdy base which helps keep any pine shavings or “coop poop” from getting in to the feed. This style of feeder has been popular in Europe for a number of years, and in fact these new feeders and chicken waterers are actually being manufactured in Spain to ensure a best in class product as this new style of feeder finds its way in to the US marketplace. My name is Jason Willong with Miller Manufact...
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Starting your own backyard chicken coop is easy when you know what supplies you need. We sat down with our resident chicken expert, Erik Haugen, and asked him to give us a simple list of things we would need to start our own backyard chicken coop. When you get Chickens, you Probably need A Chicken Coop When starting out, adult chickens need several supplies. The first, and most obvious supply needed is a chicken coop. Chicken coops offer shelter, keep your chickens safe from predators, and provide a place for your chickens to lay their eggs. We've got a couple chicken coop options you can order from us online here. Erik recommends that your coop be solidly built and provide enough space for the number of chickens you plan on housing. Baby chicks however, require a brooder and a heat lamp. To learn more about brooders check out, Be...
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Posted: May 18, 2017Comments: 4PHASE I: The Brooder and your New Baby Chicks Young chicks must have a brooder for warmth and protection. Prepare the brooder by cleaning and disinfecting it before the chicks arrive. Once it has dried, cover the floor with 4 to 6 inches of dry litter material. Here's some ideas on raising chicks in this stage without electricity. Pinewood shavings or sawdust is recommended to aid in disease prevention. Place the brooder in a draft-free location. Carefully position an incandescent bulb about a foot above the box floor to provide heat and add a second light in case one bulb burns out. Newly hatched chicks will find their perfect temperature in the brooder. If it's too hot under the bulb chicks will move away from the heat; if too cool they'll move closer. Give chicks space to move about. Baby chicks huddle together when they're co...
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Posted: May 15, 2016We had many amazing entries last year for N40 Coops, but after much debate we narrowed it down to these top two coops, six in total, from Washington, Montana, and Idaho'“we aren't saying you should be envious, but some of these coops were out of this world. When it comes to raising chickens, we know its not just the brood lights and chick starter kits that you bring your new chicks home to'“it's about the attention to detail, the love and the foundation you lay for your chickens that will set them up for a full life in your flock. The chicken owners below went fully custom, from the feed and watering systems they installed, to the artwork that adorns their coop walls'“these coops are truly one of a kind pieces of functional art- and we are proud to bring them to you. We hope that no matter the scale, these coops can inspire y...
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