How to store eggs long term without refrigeration

Egg preservation methods Having your own chickens on your homestead or hobby farm you may find yourself with more eggs than you can eat each week. Learn how to store eggs for the winter months with no refrigeration with tried and proven methods. Eggs have been stored without refrigeration for hundreds of years. Learn these...

There’s a Different Way to Farm using Sustainable Agriculture

Joel Salatin show farmer how to farm in a more sustainable agriculture techniques. Can these practices make your small or large farm more profitable, sustainable and healthier. Sustainable Agriculture vs. Industrial Agriculture Using sustainable agriculture provides a hobby farmer with a better way to farm that improves the soil and ecosystem at the same time....

What to do with a whole chicken More meals for less money

Different things to do with a whole chicken You can save time and money when you buy a whole chicken. Buying chicken pre cut coast more. Learn how to cook a whole chicken dinner or process the chicken yourself in to different cuts allowing you to cook more than one meal from the whole chicken....

Raising Chickens on a Budget

Raising chickens on a budget is a good thing. There is no reason to buy all of the best chicken gadgets on the market. I bought some of my items setting up the chicken coop at the dollar store. Think out of the box and save money setting up your chickens. How to Save Money...

14 Best Chickens for Eggs on your Hobby Farm

Reay to add chickens to your hobby farm? Hear is a list of the best chickens for eggs. The chart below will help you with egg size, number of eggs each hen will lay in a given year along with cold tolerant hens if you live in colder regions. Having fresh eggs on your farm...

What do I need to raise chickens in my backyard

Raising chickens for beginners I will say one thing, My chickens make me laugh everyday! Talking my wife into getting chickens was the best thing I have done in years on our hobby farm. I enjoy spending time outside in my garden with my girls tagging along with me. Running over every time I move...

How to raise chickens in winter: Protect your hens from the cold

Chickens are more tolerant to cold weather than you might think. I live where the snow can be two or more feet deep. Chickens do not like deep snow. I will shovel the snow an area on a sunny day for my girls to come out in the middle of the winter. But they usually...

How to keep chickens warm in winter without electricity

14 Tips to keep chickens warm in the winter without electricity Keep the chickens well feedKeep the chickens well wateredMinimize drafts. in the chicken coopDeep Litter Method as insulation Have good ventilatedBuild a sunroomUse sunlight to trap heat by using windowsMake sure your chickens can roost off the cold groundKeep the hens active Insulate chicken...

How much does it cost to raise chickens for eggs

Want to start raising Chickens for your own eggs? So, you want to start raising chickens for your own eggs? If your like me and you want to be a little more self-reliant in these crazy time, raising chicken can provide you with a steady source of protein with out having to kill anything might...

How to Make $1,800 a Year from 12 chickens

How can I make $1800 a Year from 12 chickens? The math never lies. The amount each hobby farmer can make will depend on the area. In the grocery store eggs will sell an where from $2.75 - $6.00 for free range hens. The better quality of eggs and how the farmer allows their hens...