This episode of 'Figuring Out Homestead Life' features hosts Ginny and Allison diving deep into the world of raising chickens - the gateway animal to homesteading. They cover everything from brooding chicks and their care, to protein and calcium requirements, and even touch on managing egg-eating habits. Important resources and useful hacks for both novice and experienced chicken keepers are discussed, along with an enlightening conversation on the health and well-being of these beloved birds. Links to places mentioned in this episode: The Ultimate Chicken Lady - Lisa Steele : https://www.fresheggsdaily.blog/ Hazelnut Homestead:

https://www.instagram.com/thehazelnuthomestead

House and Hens: https://www.instagram.com/houseandhens/ Jason at Sow The Land: https://www.youtube.com/c/SowtheLand Merck Veterinary Manual: https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poultry/ Google Scholar : https://scholar.google.com/ Backyard Chickens: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ How to wash your hands: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html Look for Ginny at YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Mrs.White-HomemadeLife?si=aCK2IaSMD2hwAUMS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrs.white_homemade_life?igsh=MWo0eWYzNXdzZG8wNA== This podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figuring.out.homestead.life?igsh=MWphemU5NWt6Mjd0eQ== Allison can be found online: www.ZiegenVineHomestead LLC.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZiegenVineHomestead?mibextid=kFxxJD insta: https://www.instagram.com/ziegenvinehomestead?igsh=MWRoN3J6cTJ5dzl3eQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziegenvinehomestead?_t=8kJnQJU4E6Y&_r=1 If you enjoy our podcast, please don't forget to give us a review and share it. You can also listen on your favorite podcast player as well as follow us on Instagram @FiguringOutHomesteadLife