{"id":295,"date":"2014-03-31T14:02:17","date_gmt":"2014-03-31T18:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/?p=295"},"modified":"2014-03-31T14:02:17","modified_gmt":"2014-03-31T18:02:17","slug":"setting-chickens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homesteadersupply.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/setting-chickens.html","title":{"rendered":"Setting up for chickens"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s spring and time to get busy on the flock of chickens. Is it time to start your first flock of layers? Or maybe some of your older hens need to be retired and replaced. Homesteader’s Supply has the equipment you need to get going or add to your equipment.<\/p>\n

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A little time spent reading before bringing your chicks<\/a><\/strong> or chickens home can save you some heartache and back break. We have books you’ll find to be helpful<\/a><\/strong> whether you’re just beginning or have been raising poultry for years. You’ll find all of them listed here.<\/p>\n

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Holds 50 lbs of food<\/p><\/div>\n

The Superbowl bucket feeder<\/a><\/strong> holds up to 50 pounds of food, decreasing trips to the coop with more food. It’s easy to fill and can be hung up or placed on a base to discourage hens from scratching their food onto the floor.<\/p>\n

Poultry can make a mess of their water quickly by stepping in it and throwing dirt in when they dust bathe and scratch. Suspend a bucket fitted with Poultry Nipples<\/a><\/strong>. There’s no pan needed because it doesn’t drip. It’s also excellent for ducklings that are prone to getting soaking wet (the way ducks do…) and cold.<\/p>\n

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EZ-fit Chicken Coop 5ft X 8ft<\/p><\/div>\n

The EZ-fit Chicken coop will provide a safe, secure place for your poultry. It’s available in three sizes. Shipping is free to the lower 48 states!<\/p>\n