Are you considering backyard chickens? I share 4 important lessons that I’ve learned over the past 3 years raising backyard chickens in the city. From fugitive free ranging chickens, to unexpected predators, and the real cost of a dozen eggs…I ask the question, are backyard chickens worth it?

In this episode, I introduce you to our black australorp chickens and our isa browns that play an essential role in our urban homestead. When they’re not wreaking havoc with the neighbours, these urban chickens are mowing our lawn and producing manure for organic compost that power our chemical free vegetable garden.

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0:00 Intro: Raising Backyard Chickens in the City
0:37 My Backyard Chicken Breeds: Isa Browns & Black Australorp
1:30 Fencing and Free Ranging Backyard Chickens
2:17 Backyard Chicken Predators
3:41 DIY Chicken Coop For Holidays
4:16 Backyard Chickens 101: Coop Bedding and Chicken Feed
5:56 Are Backyard Chickens Worth It? Cost Breakdown For My Eggs
7:18 Integrating Backyard Chickens into an Urban Homestead Ecosystem
7:39 Outro