In this episode, we are diving into the logistics of chicken keeping! We start by exploring the benefits of chicken keeping for kids– what it teaches them and the skills they will gain. Then we are diving into some of the most common chicken keeping questions: feed, egg production, flock management, and more. If you are just getting started in chicken keeping or need a refresher, join us for this discussion!
In this episode, we cover:
– Dalia’s unexpected journey to becoming a chicken keeper
– How your kids can benefit from learning to care for chickens
– Thoughts on supplementing with artificial light in the winter
– You can feed your chickens well without spending a lot of money
– How fermentation can make your chicken feed stretch further
– The best breeds to build your laying flock and where to source them
– Keeping track of your growing flock year to year
– How the deep litter method can benefit your flock and your garden
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ABOUT DALIA
You know her as The President of Chickenlandia, but her non-feathered friends call her Dalia. Some years ago, Dalia decided to bring home ten little chicks and start a hobby. That hobby quickly grew into a full-feathered passion that she couldn’t stop talking about. Before long, she was part-owner of a farm store, teaching beginner chicken-keeping classes, and delivering seminars across Northwest Washington. While the store has since closed, Dalia continues to help others start their chicken-keeping adventure while sharing peace, laughter, and inspiration.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
My Pet Chicken: https://www.mypetchicken.com/
Murray McMurray Hatchery: https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/index.html
Flockstar App: https://www.flockstarapp.com/
Let’s All Keep Chickens! by Dalia Monterroso: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/dalia-monterroso/lets-all-keep-chickens/9781635864779/?lens=storey
Chickenlandia’s Backyard Chickens 101 Course: https://welcometochickenlandia.com/online-course/
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Dalia Monterroso of Chickenlandia
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Listen to this podcast episode: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/simple-farmhouse-life/episodes/221–Answering-Top-Chicken-Keeping-Questions–Dalia-of-Welcome-to-Chickenlandia-e2eqc4j
View full show notes on the blog: https://simplefarmhouselifepodcast.com/2024/01/23/episode-221-answering-top-chicken-keeping-questions-dalia-of-welcome-to-chickenlandia/
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