portable chicken shelters for yard, homestead, and farm
Minimizing feed waste is a fundamental aspect of cost-effective chicken keeping. Wasted feed translates directly into increased expenses and can impact the overall health and productivity of your flock. Here are some detailed strategies to effectively reduce feed waste in 2023. Optimize Feed Costs: Smart Strategies for 2023 Reducing feed costs is paramount in maintaining […]
Do you find yourself overwhelmed and uncertain about raising baby chicks? Don’t fret! Our comprehensive guide to raising baby chicks week by week is here to help you. We understand the challenges and uncertainties that come with nurturing these adorable, fragile creatures. With our expert knowledge and step-by-step instructions, you’ll gain the confidence and peace […]
When it comes to raising chickens, providing them with a safe and comfortable living environment is crucial for their well-being and productivity. One popular and effective solution for poultry housing is the portable chicken tractor. In this guide, we’ll explore the top five questions people commonly ask about portable chicken tractors and provide detailed answers […]
Pure Pastures Farm showing how easy it is to move the 1312 Cackellac:
Connerty Meadows Farm’s review of the 812 cackellac, starting at 7 minutes. (watch on Youtube)
A portable chicken tractor is a great way to keep your chickens happy and healthy. It allows them to forage for food, while keeping them safe from predators and away from your garden. Plus, it’s much easier to manage than a traditional coop! Less work. When you own a coop, you have to clean it. […]
Chickens are a great addition to any garden. They provide you with eggs, fertilizer, and entertainment. But they also need food. And that food has to come from somewhere. If you’re growing chickens as part of your sustainable lifestyle, then it makes sense to grow some of their food in your own backyard instead of […]
Wondering if a cackellac is worth it? Take a look at these happy customers. Right up to protecting a farm’s Thanksgiving turkeys from a band of hungrey coyotes, these chicken tractors are proving their worth. Cackellac chicken tractors are used nationwide to house, protect, and feed many thousands of poultry. And not just on farms […]
The first frost is past and winter knocks at the door. The flock is pretty done on the pasture, yard or garden clean-up, and now it’s time to prep your flock and coop for winter. Here are 5 excellent posts on what to do to get ready for winter. Enjoy! The Art of Doing Stuff […]
If this was a sad story, it’d go something like this: Buy turkeys. Turkeys all die. Get chickens instead. Chickens live. The end. But since it’s not – it’s going to be helpful and turkeys WILL stay alive – it’ll go like this instead… How to raise turkeys on pasture (and keep them alive) Turkeys […]
