Awesome job on your chicken train. We've done chickens for about 15 years now. We love them. There is nothing better than a farm fresh egg. Some of the breeds we like the best are ... Barred Rock, Buffs, Americana (aka Araucana green colored eggs), Cuckoo Marans (chocolate colored eggs).
@MrsNewAmericaNow Surprisingly our "inner city/small town" backyard was moderately infested with ticks prior to getting the chickens. Our kids would come in from the backyard after playing with at least one or two ticks on them. As soon as they were old enough we started free ranging our chickens and our tick problem disappeared within about a week.
@MrsNewAmericaNow I planned on saving that info when I'm found out or rat'd out and have to plead my case before the city council. Our city code inspectors were told by the state Governor that if they found people living off small livestock that they couldn't fine them or ask them to get rid of the stock. I'm still waiting to put that one to the test. Hopefully I'll be living out of city limits soon and won't have to worry about it.
@okieprepper Interesting. Our town has no zoning, when we added the livestock we did it slow and made it look like all the fenced in areas where for the kids and dog. We didn't want to take the chance the town would try and pass any livestock restrictions b4 we were ready. We try to conceal the large amount of animals we have the best we can, it is difficult. Seems the people should have a say in zoning or restrictions and over turn any laws that may hinder their ability to survive. Good luck!
@MrsNewAmericaNow Our neighbors peer throught our privacy fence and count our goats. Then they complain to the township. We did not have any laws or restrictions until city people started to move into the country and want the livestock removed. If our country every has a problem feeding itself you can be sure we created the problem. People don't want their neighbors to have any kind of livestock. They will be the first to steal you "food" when the crisis comes!
@MagdaMae1 Yep, there are those people out there! What these people don't realize is you would be grandfathered in and it changes nothing. Except those who want to prepare later will not be able too. Each farmer/homesteader will have to determine how to best handle these people when that happens! Do you give them the worst jobs for a little food or no food? I really think a lot of those people will follow the government to camp fema....lol. They truly believe the government is their 2 save them!
I love it. But, I live in a similiar situation as yours. But you say the hens do not make much noise? Any another question: I live in Ohio and it gets very cold here. Would I need some kind of heat for them if the temps got down to 10 degrees at night? I have also wanted to get some small goats. I have been told that goat feed is the cheapest of all animal grains. I was thinking they would come in handy for milk and cheese. Any ideas?
@chaineychainaman Ok, I would like to clarify. The roosters make the "most" noise. The hens can get a bit rowdy at various times throughout the day but not so much, I don't think. If you have close neighbors that tend to complain a lot, I would strongly suggest no roosters. As for goats... I would say they are a good start for livestock after chickens. But not for small city properties. Goats loved to climb and have a tendency to climb onto car hoods. That's why we don't currently have any.
@okieprepper Thanks so much for the info. I will probably stick with the hens. As far as the goats go, I was wanting to get the really miniature ones. But, I didn't know if they would produce enough to make cheese. I thought about covering their fenced area with chicken wire over the top so they couldn't get out. But, if my neighbors found out i would be in big time trouble. I am trying to prepare as much as I can for the rough waters ahead. Thanks for your vid it is very informing.
@chaineychainaman Pygmy goats are great for climbing, dairy type don't jump and climb so much. We have oberhasli and a six foot fence. No problems with them excaping. They don't bother the fence and are quiet.
@chaineychainaman We have hens in a reg insulated coop without heat. As in nature the animals will put on the correct amount of fat to stay warm. Chickens will die if the heat lamps go out b/c they are not ready for the cold temps. We love our dairy goats! They do have mini breeds of alpines that produce good milk & the saanens are around 32" tall and have the best milk, it taste great. Goats can b trained just like dogs & make great pets. The extra milk can also be feed 2 the chickens.
@MrsNewAmericaNow Thanks for the info. It sounds like once a person gets things established the animals provide more than I realized. The manure can be used in the garden, and I hadn't thought about the goat milk to feed the chickens. It all works together. I really appreciated all the info from fellow youtubers. I have learned a lot on this topic. Come spring I think I will begin work getting things ready for some goats and chickens.
@chaineychainaman Ur very welcome, the utube community is great place to trade info and get new ideas. We just added 2saanens(discounted) to our herd because some people wanted to buy Christmas presents. It's a shame people don't see the future value of livestock. If u can buy them now while people are looking to make extra money u will be in a better situation. Check petfinder,com (make sure the goats are disease free) and craigslist,org under free and farm for cheap deals! Good luck!
@chaineychainaman Barred Rock chickens are good in the cold. Ours are outside here in Pennsylvania with no problems. We have had 6 degree nights. Just give them a shelter they can go in at night to get out of the drafts. We have had many breeds and I recommend this one for good layer and meat. We have Oberhasli goats for milk. Very quite goats and good personalities.
That's a slick coop!!! And I love to see folks in urban settings with chickens. During the depression (the first one), backyard chickens and gardens are what kept a lot of people fed and not starving. If I had my way, everyone would have at least three hens in the back yard.
@Michigansnowpony I believe more people would keep chickens in the urban areas if city ordinances didn't prevent them. I'm trying to get moved into the country where I won't have to worry about ordinances or someone telling me I can't have livestock or a garden. The housing market is keeping me a prisoner in my current home or else I would be gone tomorrow for a home out in the countryside.
@okieprepper Yup, zoning sucks, not to mention neighborhood association "rules". There seems to be a movement (in the northwest especially) of support for urban chickens. I hope it keeps going. People are going to need this option I think. And who knows -- maybe "things" will reach a point where rules and restrictions go out the window as a matter of survival. As for being stuck in you present home -- I think there's a lot of people in the same boat.
@theeastwatch Yeah we let them out every other day or so, but only if we're home. We didn't start letting them free range until about 12 to 14 weeks of age. We also clipped one wing on each of them. And yes they crap in the nesting boxes and everywhere else too. X(
@theeastwatch I covered up my nest box entrances with cardboard and my chickens haven't been in there yet... I'll remove it when they're ready to lay. At about 4 -4.5 months of age I'm guessing. Mine are still young though (5-6 weeks) and we just got them out of the house a couple of days ago. But yeah if yours aren't close to laying age try covering up the nest box entrances with something ;)
@theeastwatch I covered up my nest box entrances with cardboard and my chickens haven't been in there yet... I'll remove it when they're ready to lay. At about 4 -4.5 months of age I'm guessing. Mine are still young though (5-6 weeks) and we just got them out of the house a couple of days ago. But yeah if yours aren't close to laying age try covering up the nest box entrances with something ;)
that's a nice one
morningbirdfeeder 3 months ago
Awesome job on your chicken train. We've done chickens for about 15 years now. We love them. There is nothing better than a farm fresh egg. Some of the breeds we like the best are ... Barred Rock, Buffs, Americana (aka Araucana green colored eggs), Cuckoo Marans (chocolate colored eggs).
toddweller 4 months ago
buen video, y muy bonito
ymoncibaez 6 months ago
You should have great gardening soil now. The chickens do love to eat grass and bugs! Great bug control!
MrsNewAmericaNow 1 year ago
@MrsNewAmericaNow Surprisingly our "inner city/small town" backyard was moderately infested with ticks prior to getting the chickens. Our kids would come in from the backyard after playing with at least one or two ticks on them. As soon as they were old enough we started free ranging our chickens and our tick problem disappeared within about a week.
okieprepper 1 year ago
@okieprepper Maybe u could talk ur neighbors into getting chickens based on that fact? This way everyone would at least have chickens.
MrsNewAmericaNow 1 year ago
@MrsNewAmericaNow I planned on saving that info when I'm found out or rat'd out and have to plead my case before the city council. Our city code inspectors were told by the state Governor that if they found people living off small livestock that they couldn't fine them or ask them to get rid of the stock. I'm still waiting to put that one to the test. Hopefully I'll be living out of city limits soon and won't have to worry about it.
okieprepper 1 year ago
@okieprepper Interesting. Our town has no zoning, when we added the livestock we did it slow and made it look like all the fenced in areas where for the kids and dog. We didn't want to take the chance the town would try and pass any livestock restrictions b4 we were ready. We try to conceal the large amount of animals we have the best we can, it is difficult. Seems the people should have a say in zoning or restrictions and over turn any laws that may hinder their ability to survive. Good luck!
MrsNewAmericaNow 1 year ago
@MrsNewAmericaNow Our neighbors peer throught our privacy fence and count our goats. Then they complain to the township. We did not have any laws or restrictions until city people started to move into the country and want the livestock removed. If our country every has a problem feeding itself you can be sure we created the problem. People don't want their neighbors to have any kind of livestock. They will be the first to steal you "food" when the crisis comes!
MagdaMae1 10 months ago
@MagdaMae1 Yep, there are those people out there! What these people don't realize is you would be grandfathered in and it changes nothing. Except those who want to prepare later will not be able too. Each farmer/homesteader will have to determine how to best handle these people when that happens! Do you give them the worst jobs for a little food or no food? I really think a lot of those people will follow the government to camp fema....lol. They truly believe the government is their 2 save them!
MrsNewAmericaNow 10 months ago
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TheAnonymous357 1 year ago
I love it. But, I live in a similiar situation as yours. But you say the hens do not make much noise? Any another question: I live in Ohio and it gets very cold here. Would I need some kind of heat for them if the temps got down to 10 degrees at night? I have also wanted to get some small goats. I have been told that goat feed is the cheapest of all animal grains. I was thinking they would come in handy for milk and cheese. Any ideas?
chaineychainaman 1 year ago
@chaineychainaman Ok, I would like to clarify. The roosters make the "most" noise. The hens can get a bit rowdy at various times throughout the day but not so much, I don't think. If you have close neighbors that tend to complain a lot, I would strongly suggest no roosters. As for goats... I would say they are a good start for livestock after chickens. But not for small city properties. Goats loved to climb and have a tendency to climb onto car hoods. That's why we don't currently have any.
okieprepper 1 year ago
@okieprepper Thanks so much for the info. I will probably stick with the hens. As far as the goats go, I was wanting to get the really miniature ones. But, I didn't know if they would produce enough to make cheese. I thought about covering their fenced area with chicken wire over the top so they couldn't get out. But, if my neighbors found out i would be in big time trouble. I am trying to prepare as much as I can for the rough waters ahead. Thanks for your vid it is very informing.
chaineychainaman 1 year ago
@chaineychainaman Pygmy goats are great for climbing, dairy type don't jump and climb so much. We have oberhasli and a six foot fence. No problems with them excaping. They don't bother the fence and are quiet.
MagdaMae1 10 months ago
@chaineychainaman We have hens in a reg insulated coop without heat. As in nature the animals will put on the correct amount of fat to stay warm. Chickens will die if the heat lamps go out b/c they are not ready for the cold temps. We love our dairy goats! They do have mini breeds of alpines that produce good milk & the saanens are around 32" tall and have the best milk, it taste great. Goats can b trained just like dogs & make great pets. The extra milk can also be feed 2 the chickens.
MrsNewAmericaNow 1 year ago
@MrsNewAmericaNow Thanks for the info. It sounds like once a person gets things established the animals provide more than I realized. The manure can be used in the garden, and I hadn't thought about the goat milk to feed the chickens. It all works together. I really appreciated all the info from fellow youtubers. I have learned a lot on this topic. Come spring I think I will begin work getting things ready for some goats and chickens.
chaineychainaman 1 year ago
@chaineychainaman Ur very welcome, the utube community is great place to trade info and get new ideas. We just added 2saanens(discounted) to our herd because some people wanted to buy Christmas presents. It's a shame people don't see the future value of livestock. If u can buy them now while people are looking to make extra money u will be in a better situation. Check petfinder,com (make sure the goats are disease free) and craigslist,org under free and farm for cheap deals! Good luck!
MrsNewAmericaNow 1 year ago
@chaineychainaman Barred Rock chickens are good in the cold. Ours are outside here in Pennsylvania with no problems. We have had 6 degree nights. Just give them a shelter they can go in at night to get out of the drafts. We have had many breeds and I recommend this one for good layer and meat. We have Oberhasli goats for milk. Very quite goats and good personalities.
MagdaMae1 10 months ago
Okieprepper, that's a great idea you have there! Very nice setup.
CGaquamarine3 1 year ago
nice chicken hut.
pinetar100 1 year ago
@pinetar100 Yes, yes! yet another name for the chicken tractor. I will have to include that one in my chicken journal. Thanks
okieprepper 1 year ago
That's a slick coop!!! And I love to see folks in urban settings with chickens. During the depression (the first one), backyard chickens and gardens are what kept a lot of people fed and not starving. If I had my way, everyone would have at least three hens in the back yard.
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago
@Michigansnowpony I believe more people would keep chickens in the urban areas if city ordinances didn't prevent them. I'm trying to get moved into the country where I won't have to worry about ordinances or someone telling me I can't have livestock or a garden. The housing market is keeping me a prisoner in my current home or else I would be gone tomorrow for a home out in the countryside.
okieprepper 1 year ago
@okieprepper Yup, zoning sucks, not to mention neighborhood association "rules". There seems to be a movement (in the northwest especially) of support for urban chickens. I hope it keeps going. People are going to need this option I think. And who knows -- maybe "things" will reach a point where rules and restrictions go out the window as a matter of survival. As for being stuck in you present home -- I think there's a lot of people in the same boat.
Michigansnowpony 1 year ago
Great vid Okie
Floridaprepper 1 year ago
@Floridaprepper Thanks man!
okieprepper 1 year ago
very nice tractor
vonhismean 1 year ago
@vonhismean It's a bit of a Cadillac for a coup...
okieprepper 1 year ago
Looks good man. Do you ever let them out to free range?
I was going to do a tractor, but the land I'm on is not flat and is filled with rocks which would make moving it a pain.
I let a few of mine out each morning to roam around so they can be really "free range".
Are your chicks crapping in the nest boxes? Mine are, and it drives me nutz. Hopefully when they start laying they'll stop.
-TEW
theeastwatch 1 year ago
@theeastwatch Yeah we let them out every other day or so, but only if we're home. We didn't start letting them free range until about 12 to 14 weeks of age. We also clipped one wing on each of them. And yes they crap in the nesting boxes and everywhere else too. X(
okieprepper 1 year ago
@theeastwatch I covered up my nest box entrances with cardboard and my chickens haven't been in there yet... I'll remove it when they're ready to lay. At about 4 -4.5 months of age I'm guessing. Mine are still young though (5-6 weeks) and we just got them out of the house a couple of days ago. But yeah if yours aren't close to laying age try covering up the nest box entrances with something ;)
-Jessica
jujutubes 1 year ago
@theeastwatch I covered up my nest box entrances with cardboard and my chickens haven't been in there yet... I'll remove it when they're ready to lay. At about 4 -4.5 months of age I'm guessing. Mine are still young though (5-6 weeks) and we just got them out of the house a couple of days ago. But yeah if yours aren't close to laying age try covering up the nest box entrances with something ;)
-Jessica
jujutubes 1 year ago