122. Selecting and Caring for Chickens | Kathleen of Oak Abode
It\u2019s that time of year!\xa0 The time when backyard chicken keepers and full-blown homesteaders alike start thinking about expanding their flocks.\xa0 My conversation with Kathleen of Oak Abode covers everything a new or prospective chicken owner might want to know.\xa0 We address the four main aspects of chicken keeping: food, water, shelter, protection, as well as many other questions we are frequently asked.\xa0 Whether you are considering getting chickens or have been keeping them for years, this episode is full of practical tips and lessons we have learned along the way.\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n Different types of chicken setups: coop and run, chicken tractor, free range\n\n Mitigating the threat of predators\n\n Dealing with environmental factors: heat, cold, moisture\n\n Features of different breeds\n\n Options for feed and supplements\n\n Supplemental light in the winter\n\n Raising chickens sustainably and ethically\n\n Best time to get chicks\n\n\nGUEST BIOGRAPHY\n\nKathleen and her husband, Ian, are passionate about growing their own food and self-sustainability on any scale.\n\nCONNECT\n\nKathleen of Oak Abode | YouTube | Instagram | Podcast | Website\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!\n\nGET MORE FROM THIS EPISODE\n\nWatch this episode on YouTube.\n\nView full show notes and transcript on the blog.\n\nMORE RESOURCES\n\nWant to start your own blog? Get my FREE blogging success masterclass.\n\nGet your Berkey Filter with the Simple Farmhouse Life podcast discount.\xa0 Watch my Berkey review video.\n\nDownload my updated ebook with ALL of my sourdough recipes.