hobby farm

Okay, I wrote a poem summarizing an event that just took place in my life. Coop Duty+(alt. Spelling) by: Coventry Rhoads Have you ever... Inadvertently transferred... From the floor to a bag And from bag to pant leg Then, with a bend at the waist, to your arm And as your arm is outstretched...

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? No, we have had up to 35 at a time, started in 1993 but stopped just after our kids got in college. My daughter loved to bicycle with a favorite chicken she named, Petry (pronounced Peetree as in the dinosaur in "The Land Before...

What are your goals in hobby farming or homesteading? Off grid? On grid, but no grocery store food? Just the best parts of all lifestyles? I think that homesteading and sustainable living is about community - none of our ancestors did it alone! They had the wisdom passed down to them. We've...

We started our hobby farm in 2018 in hopes of becoming more self-sufficient. Our hobby farm is based in Southern Illinois and is driven by advocating for the agriculture industry through our personal experiences. Our journey started with a flock of six chickens. Since then we have reached...

Hi all! I have been a lurker here for awhile (mostly Pinterest pins directing me here), but finally decided to join in the fun! I have recently inherited a house with a few acres (just under 9) that is part of our family’s larger farm. Now that I have a large outbuilding and some acreage, I...

We have 17 chickens, mostly Barred Rock and Buff Orpington. They came from people who no longer wanted them, Tractor Supply, and the local poultry auction. The small coop is from Tractor Supply and we got it and some of the chickens from a couple who no longer wanted to keep chickens. We built...

The wife and I are hobby farmers and we have 22 acres of land, 3 miniature horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 8 pygmy goats, and 10 chickens. We got the chickens suddenly when someone wanted to give away a store bought coop and their chickens. We've built them a much larger area to be in at night and...

Hi All! I have two lavender orpintgons and one blue. I am planning on getting a few more fun colored heritage girls and a jersey giant roo in March. I would like to be able to have a hobby in selling a few chicks or pullets (not for much money, just for fun). Do people ever buy cross breeds for...

Hello! I’m a new member, I just bought my first flock of 6 hens two days ago. I bought the coop back in March, and finally took the leap to get the chickens after doing my best to research all summer — but of course that’s never enough! I have horses, goats, and a donkey, and you learn new...

Here is some good information if your considering turning your backyard flock of into a side hustle. I like the focus in self-sufficiency and closed looped systems. https://esimoney.com/how-to-make-money-with-a-hobby-farm-the-unsung-super-hero-of-side-hustles/

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good, user friendly poultry app? I have a small flock of 11 and am just wanting something for hobby farming. I don’t need a ton of bells and whistles, but I’d like to be able to put each chickens’ details in the app, and be able to track eggs & general...

Hi everyone! I’m new to this forum and new to chickens! We bought a hobby farm about 8 months ago and already had layers on it. We have since gotten rid of most of the chickens because they weren’t laying anymore, a lady up the street likes to take them into her sanctuary so that’s lovely...