024. Chickens: Pros and Cons of Chicken Ownership

024. Chickens: Pros and Cons of Chicken Ownership

Author: Mona Weathers January 13, 2023 Duration: 24:25

There's a good chance you've seen the price of chicken eggs go up recently. If you already have chickens producing eggs, you've instantly become famous among your friends, family and neighbors. If you don't have chickens, you may be seriously considering getting a few this spring. In this episode, I'm going to give it to you straight. I will tell you what you should know about chicken ownership.

Chickens are also known as, the gateway animal into homesteading. Chickens are fun, entertaining dinosaur-like birds that produce this beautifully packaged high-protein food. It's no wonder people love the idea of owning chickens. 

In today's podcast, I'll be offering a pros and cons list that will help you decide if you want to add chickens to your current or future homestead. If you are a new chicken owner, there are some things you may not know is ahead of you. 

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Mona Weathers hosts Homesteading for Beginners, a practical guide for anyone feeling the pull toward a more self-sufficient life but unsure where to start. This isn't about achieving perfection or moving off-grid overnight; it's about building capability and confidence step by step. Drawing from two decades of personal experience, Mona acts as a steady mentor, blending hard-won lessons from her own journey with actionable advice you can apply right now. You'll hear about establishing a productive garden, managing home projects, and integrating homesteading principles into a modern lifestyle without becoming overwhelmed. The focus is always on a healthy, sustainable approach that benefits you, your family, and your local community. Each episode of this podcast feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who remembers what it's like to be a beginner, offering clarity on foundational skills while helping you cultivate the right mindset for the long haul. It’s a resource for turning aspiration into action, naturally covering the realities-both challenges and joys-of creating a homestead that truly works for you.
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