Tag Archives: Chickens

Is It Cost Effective to Keep Chickens?

We have been wanting to explore keeping chickens (click here for an interview with the chicken lady) for a while. It is a project that would be educational, and provide us with some fresh eggs. Our environment is perfect for it. We live on two semi-rural acres and would have plenty of space for a coop. Many of our friends already have chickens. It has been a trend in this area for a number of years. They are happy to answer all of questions about raising chickens, what works or doesn’t work, how to keep the foxes out of the … Continue reading →

Should You Be Raising Chickens?

My best friend’s niece raises chickens in her backyard.  Now, this may not seem too abnormal, but to me it is – she lives in the middle of Memphis.  But, even city folks are starting to appreciate raising their own chickens.  Having your own chickens helps not only feed your belly (and in a fresh way too!), but can reduce your impact on the environment.  Plus, the chicken manure is great for composting. Before you rush out and purchase all you need for chickens, you first need to make sure it is legal.  If you live in the city, there … Continue reading →

3 Self-Reliant Ways to Be Frugal

Doing things for yourself often means that you will also save money. There are so many ways that you can be a bit more self-reliant that will naturally make you frugal as well. I’m just going to cover three of them here today, but the next time you are confronted with an area of your budget that you want to tighten up, see if there is a way that you can be more self-reliant. Heating Heating is a big concern this winter. Prices are very high on oil, natural gas and even electricity. You can become more self-reliant by heating … Continue reading →

Raising A Pet Chicken

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In one of life’s strange turns, our own Laura Torres recently ended up with a pet chicken. Lucky you, Laura! Here is some info that might be useful with your new feathered friend. Chickens are easily tamed, and learn best through positive reinforcements and food rewards. As long as they are handled gently and treated well, chickens can be great pets! Raising a chick will give you a pet that will follow you around and sit in your lap; taking on an already-grown chicken will be a little more of a challenge in socialization. Do be sure to check your … Continue reading →