"Listening to your wife" is the best info I've ever heard! It goes both ways. Women are like a computer with a hundred windows open. She sees so many other thoughts. Great video.
I'm currently raising 7 CC in a very very small yard. Once they grew out of the brooder, we're keeping them in a makeshift run. While they may not be getting tons of bugs and grass, I'm still producing organic chickens who are living a quality life. When they get even bigger, I can let them free-range in our fenced yard, but the truth is with our layer hens, there just aren't enough bugs or green things to go around! So far I am finding this endeavor easy and I hope to do it again in the future. We will see how we feel after processing week.
Everyone starts somewhere - the important thing is that you’ve started! The more fresh grass and bugs, the less you end up having to come out of pocket to feed them, especially if you go the all-natural/organic route. Processing is much easier than most people think. Find a helpful tutor or guide that explains the “why” behind certain parts of the process and you’ll be a pro in no time!
As I plan my coop and chicken run,I will take note of all your points. Thank you for honesty sharing your chicken journey.....very helpful. I am building for 40 birds but will only start with 25 so not to get cramped. We have lots of hawks, skunks, coyotes, bob cats ..(NW Georgia)., so predators are a real threat....would you recommend any other safety features ???
A really affordable and efficient method of protection is motion detecting lights - predators, especially ground predators, get spooked easily by them. I recommend solar only because you can move them with the coop easily. Dig protection is another big one that we didn’t necessarily think about the first time around. Those would be our top recommendation apart from a sturdy, safe, mobile structure!
@@TheGallowayFarm Thank you....that is. great idea. They are very affordable too and solar lights won't need to be hardwired. Best to you and your family!
Boy oh boy the heat 🔥 It can make for miserable conditions sometimes but when you’ve got fresh grass-fed chicken in the freezer, it really does make a difference!
It is meatier than what you buy in the store because it’s muscle fiber they actually use while scratching. I’m not sure other than to suggest making it past the rigor mortis stage before freezing?
If you’re raising them for meat, 3 chickens should be a breeze. You could probably raise 10 with the same effort as raising 3. If you were raising them as egg layers, 3 chickens will be the easiest farm animal you’ve ever owned!
We had a dual layer of protection from the elements for our birds. We had a tarp that went over the top of the tractor, as well as a canopy that we set up when we knew rain was coming.
Great question! And yes, we would absolutely love to get back to a regular upload schedule. Unfortunately life is a bit hectic for us at the moment with the kiddos, both of us working full-time, plus owning and operating a small business! We have plenty of ideas and look forward to sharing those in the time to come!! 🤍
"Listening to your wife" is the best info I've ever heard! It goes both ways. Women are like a computer with a hundred windows open. She sees so many other thoughts. Great video.
Thanks 🙏 Only 100 tabs…? 😂
My favorite part is “listen to your wife”. Good man! 😂
It would solve 98% of the problems on our farm 😂😂😂
I'm currently raising 7 CC in a very very small yard. Once they grew out of the brooder, we're keeping them in a makeshift run. While they may not be getting tons of bugs and grass, I'm still producing organic chickens who are living a quality life. When they get even bigger, I can let them free-range in our fenced yard, but the truth is with our layer hens, there just aren't enough bugs or green things to go around! So far I am finding this endeavor easy and I hope to do it again in the future. We will see how we feel after processing week.
Everyone starts somewhere - the important thing is that you’ve started! The more fresh grass and bugs, the less you end up having to come out of pocket to feed them, especially if you go the all-natural/organic route.
Processing is much easier than most people think. Find a helpful tutor or guide that explains the “why” behind certain parts of the process and you’ll be a pro in no time!
Thanks! Yesterday I got a small pet fence that allows them to get some good foraging time in the alley. They love it!
I'm raising 8 cc broilers. They do get very big. Very quick. Wish me luck
You’ll do amazing! They are super simple to both raise and process!
As I plan my coop and chicken run,I will take note of all your points. Thank you for honesty sharing your chicken journey.....very helpful. I am building for 40 birds but will only start with 25 so not to get cramped. We have lots of hawks, skunks, coyotes, bob cats ..(NW Georgia)., so predators are a real threat....would you recommend any other safety features ???
A really affordable and efficient method of protection is motion detecting lights - predators, especially ground predators, get spooked easily by them. I recommend solar only because you can move them with the coop easily.
Dig protection is another big one that we didn’t necessarily think about the first time around. Those would be our top recommendation apart from a sturdy, safe, mobile structure!
@@TheGallowayFarm Thank you....that is. great idea. They are very affordable too and solar lights won't need to be hardwired. Best to you and your family!
@@thefrenchgardener1865 same to you and yours!
Going through the same thing I raised 40 lost 3 iv butcher 15 and still trying to Butcher the rest and it's getting hot 🔥 out there lol
Boy oh boy the heat 🔥 It can make for miserable conditions sometimes but when you’ve got fresh grass-fed chicken in the freezer, it really does make a difference!
My laying hens were also brooded in my bathroom
It was our go to before setting up a brooder in the shed. Easy set up and take down so that now we can use the bathroom in peace!
I spit water with the listen to your wife comment 😅
I may be young, but not (too) dumb.
To move them, feed them, water them 2-3 times a day might be 30min tops....
Agreed, for someone spry and familiar with the process! It could take longer for someone new to broiler chicks 🐤
So at the edges of space, time slows right?
Hopefully this answers your question: Potato Salad
My meat birds meat was tough, any recommendations in raising tender meat ?
It is meatier than what you buy in the store because it’s muscle fiber they actually use while scratching. I’m not sure other than to suggest making it past the rigor mortis stage before freezing?
will 3 chickens be easy to handle?
If you’re raising them for meat, 3 chickens should be a breeze. You could probably raise 10 with the same effort as raising 3. If you were raising them as egg layers, 3 chickens will be the easiest farm animal you’ve ever owned!
@@TheGallowayFarm thanks
then how to protect from rain
We had a dual layer of protection from the elements for our birds. We had a tarp that went over the top of the tractor, as well as a canopy that we set up when we knew rain was coming.
A roof nigga
Any new videos coming out?
Great question! And yes, we would absolutely love to get back to a regular upload schedule. Unfortunately life is a bit hectic for us at the moment with the kiddos, both of us working full-time, plus owning and operating a small business! We have plenty of ideas and look forward to sharing those in the time to come!! 🤍
@@TheGallowayFarm Good to hear....really miss your great videos....best of luck with all that is going on.
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