Cluck, Lay, Repeat — Raising Chickens the Right Way

Farm Fresh Homestead | Homesteading, Organic Gardening & Living Off the Land - A podcast by Mary Boyd

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<b>Think raising chickens is as easy as tossing out some corn and waiting for eggs? Think again. In this hands-on Caribbean homesteading guide, we break down everything from coop construction and predator-proofing to brooding chicks, egg-laying cycles, and ethical meat harvesting. Learn the hard truths about broilers, the hidden wisdom of yard fowl, and the age-old traditions that still shape island life today.<br />Whether you're starting with six hens or planning a full backyard operation, this episode teaches you how to do it right—from your first feather to your final pot of chicken foot soup.<br />What breed would you raise first—layers, broilers, or yard fowl?<br />And how would you balance sustainability with the emotions of harvesting your own meat?<br />Drop your thoughts and tag a friend who's thinking about starting a flock.</b><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>