I hope you enjoy this new video. Ask your questions here and I'll answer as many as I can.
@dannyurrutia6137 жыл бұрын
my chichens are are eating there eggs and I do not know what to do
@dannyurrutia6137 жыл бұрын
please help
@BeckysHomestead7 жыл бұрын
+Danny Urrutia make sure they have enough food, maybe add a little while corn and grit
@dannyurrutia6137 жыл бұрын
thanks I will ask to get that thanks so much
@juliebates71777 жыл бұрын
I love this video, so chock full of good info! Can I use something other than cedar chips for the chicks, cause the smell of cedar chips is so strong it takes my breath and I wouldn't want the chicks to breathe it either. What do you recommend I use instead?
@austinbonde90413 жыл бұрын
Werr getting our first batch of chicks next week, we stopped by the feed store to get all our items for them yesterday and my kids got to hold the baby chicks, this morning my three year old woke up talking about how much she loved the baby chicks yesterday. Makes me even more excited for our little chickens to come!
@borrego92064 жыл бұрын
Your explanations make me so calm and happy
@charlesc.mcdonald45457 жыл бұрын
helpful as always becky, you inspired me to start living simple and now i have my own lot of good land and i'm growing my own garden and raising my own chickens, life is good
@cmaylene67875 жыл бұрын
My goals! Chicken coop, next!
@hystericallaughter23114 жыл бұрын
Hows it going so far?
@daniellesduckheadhomestead31277 жыл бұрын
I've read that cedar wood shavings are not a good option for chick bedding. Cedar is far to aromatic for the chicks immature lungs and can cause respiratory distress. Pine shavings would be a better option. Hope this helps someone out.
@BeckysHomestead7 жыл бұрын
+Duckhead Homestead here's what the usda has to say about cedar plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_juvi.pdf
@jag017307 жыл бұрын
Duckhead Homestead You're correct, cedar shavings are highly irritating to chicks. Stick with pine.
@tristankamann17887 жыл бұрын
Duckhead Homestead same
@itskylierae7 жыл бұрын
Duckhead Homestead yes I heard that too
@zanna26796 жыл бұрын
Danielle’s Duckhead Homestead ya stick with pine
@fivestars64522 жыл бұрын
Thank you Becky, I was worried about getting chickens but thanks to you I know everything I need to know!
@gerrymarmee30547 жыл бұрын
Baby chicks are addictive. I absolutely love them.
@billlaut6087 жыл бұрын
This was an EXCELLENT video primer! Thank you for returning to the subject of chickens, and placing everything we need to know to get started in one convenient video. Definitely one to save to my hard drive! Also, may I suggest you consider producing an updated version of an earlier video, where you described the different breeds of chickens? I would be interested in any insights and experience you gained since making that video.
@breannahayes3076 жыл бұрын
I have chickens
@no_name4755 жыл бұрын
This is a nice video! I do love collecting eggs as well. Over time the eggs can load up to a lot of money in a store but with chickens, they can be more expensive because, you have to keep providing food and I’m already &1000 Into six chickens. Becky, you have a very very good point though because the eggs you buy at the store can add up to the same amount you paid for your chickens. You have helped me also save a lot of money. Thanks for teaching me how to raise baby chickens properly, and teaching me the ways to spoil my chickens!!
@no_name4755 жыл бұрын
By the way, This ISNT A HATE comment.
@siobhansprouse32546 жыл бұрын
Heyyyy, as someone who's kept reptiles: that weird looking heat 'lamp' is actually a ceramic heat bulb. Just to save you guys some search trouble. They're excellent at maintaining heat without the same light effects and tend to be slightly more fire-safe.
@greyhound7853 жыл бұрын
I just love it when Becky says LET'S GO! 😊
@BeckysHomestead3 жыл бұрын
☀️❤️☀️
@bubbletwins35863 жыл бұрын
Ikrr
@miracleshomesteadm38465 жыл бұрын
Your explanations are fantastic and I love your enthusiasm!! Thx so much!
@tshepisohamathi42984 жыл бұрын
I thank God I found this channel, I have been finding it very difficult to start raising layers, but now I see I don't need anything expensive, it's easy simple. South Africa
@thebackshack5 жыл бұрын
Hello there, Your videos have been some of the most helpful and inspirational of the entire world wide web. We are starting out and looking forward to a future filled with chickens. Your energy and enthusiasm is absolute. Thank you.
@maddytaylor12635 жыл бұрын
Becky you are truly the most wholesome human being on this planet please never stop making videos they bring joy to my heart
@mandyzepeda54475 жыл бұрын
So true. Her animals look so happy in every video
@Jonathan-gq1js6 жыл бұрын
Becky u remind me so much of my grandma she used to raise chickens for their eggs
@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts5 жыл бұрын
OMG Becky, I just found your channel and I LOVE it! You are So adorable!
@dian-yd5ud7 жыл бұрын
We just had chicks at the end of Aug. First time for us hatching any. What a fun experience for our grankids. They need that! All children do☺
@loganm37803 жыл бұрын
Your chickens look so healthy 😊
@grandcatsmama34215 жыл бұрын
When I was working for a nursery school in the 80s, we visited a lady who had a few chickens and a lot of goats. She sold the goat's milk for people who couldn't drink cow's milk. She had a smaller yard than we had in our house in the suburbs.
@bonnieharris71466 жыл бұрын
You are still enthusiastic about your life on the homestead, so refreshing.
@bethanyshepherd64547 жыл бұрын
Becky, you have been looking so pretty lately!!! -such a difference from when you first started your channel. (not that you weren't cute). You just look like you have lost so much weight, have a different hair color/style, and nice make up look. You just really look great! You look like you are happy and that may also contribute to your new look. On another note, I personally love your friendly voice. It is so sweet. lol Ps. I so appreciate your channel. I learn so much (great content) and you are very entertaining. I just really enjoy your channel... I figured it would be nice to give you props and compliments since it's important you know how appreciated you are since it is obvious you work quite hard to produce content to help others. So thanks again love. GOD BLESS YOU!! xoxo
@kelcritcarroll6 жыл бұрын
Bethany Shepherd that was a nice comment😉😁
@alladicksonfineart13394 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much- great video! We purchased seven chickens last year, lost three to unknown reasons and just bought eight chicks and two ducklings... We are very new to this and very exciting to live homestead lifestyle. Thanks for your beautifully done video!!!!!!
@jacoboliver18923 жыл бұрын
Hello how are you doing today
@leedaniels95026 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your videos I now have my 6 chickens for 2 years and love it!!.. Thanks for the helpful tips..
@sidneynetherway73224 жыл бұрын
I’m just about to get chickens. I’m so excited now! Thanks Becky!
@ashtherealqueen5 жыл бұрын
You make it sound so fun! Thanks for the tips!
@bsteele52875 жыл бұрын
Your videos have been a big help to me. I really enjoy the detailed, practical information from someone who obviously know what she is talking about. I am about to buy my first chickens and you have saved me so much time and trouble. Thank you.
@ClockworkContessa7 жыл бұрын
Got 17 chickens to raise for my own organic eggs because I don't wish to support factory farming egg industry and I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. My chickens are my babies. I had no idea what wonderful pets they are. I've had them 8 months now and loving them so much. My one hen went broody so I saved a few eggs for her to sit on and looking forward to our second generation chicks. (We have 4 roosters, all such sweethearts). I miss when my babies were teeny little chirps but probably getting more breeds next year that I really want.
@TheBettagurl7 жыл бұрын
I just shared this on my Facebook as I have friends who just got chicks recently and a few died .. hoping this helps them out
@BeckysHomestead7 жыл бұрын
+TheBettagurl I hope it helps them. Thanks for the share ❤️😀
@OGworry3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love chickens
@vak98516 жыл бұрын
Becky you are so precious! I’m really enjoying being educated in homesteading. Somedayyyyy....I hope to have a little place of my own. God bless!
@melaniegonzalez83166 жыл бұрын
Becky is an icon
@theheritagehousesc5 жыл бұрын
When i was a kid my mom would buy two baby chicks for us and we had to care for them. We use to put them in a tub and at night only we use to place a bottle with hot water in to keep them warm. They were just fine and cozy. We never lost any. Now days there are so many things that stores recommend! I believe chicks do get climatized into weather temps. If too cold give some extra heat but i think they will be just fine in warmer parts of the country. As with everything, the more we baby animals, the less strong they become. Thank you for all the info you provide. So helpful! Don’t you have problems with predators in your area? I notice your coop is completely open and can’t lock chickens in, or the run doesn’t have a net on top.
@filipinanewfieblog94042 жыл бұрын
Cute and healthy chickens Thanks for sharing 👍
@frostreagan27204 жыл бұрын
Im getting chickens soon, and with your help im so ready!
@the.santos.lives.2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Becky.
@charlottedog52325 жыл бұрын
Happened on the one when she was building her cabin, four shows later wow! what all she's accomplished!!! Very inspiring 💕
@Youtuber-bx3xt6 жыл бұрын
Hi Becky ,I really loved your videos especially the first parts of the bodies,I had got my chicks yesterday they are just 2 days old but I already have a 1 month old chicken so all my chicks are happy and a big thanks.to you ma'am 😊
@theresawooten64557 жыл бұрын
I was raised on a farm..and I didn't know all this stuff! Thanks!!
@cameronm61165 жыл бұрын
Love your channel Becky you have encouraged me to get chickens and I don’t regret it at all I love them
@shonaaudiobible5 жыл бұрын
Hey Becky! You are the best. Your videos are very helpful.
@divinecommerce67607 жыл бұрын
You're adorable Becky, thanks for the helpful tips such as only buy "pullets" if you don't want a free alarm clock! 😊💛
@callmeaiz6 жыл бұрын
Hi we live in the urban country so only way to get chicken/chicks is from the spinning thing to win a pet so that where our chicken is from but she still Lay’s eggs that are fresh also ty for the help on what they eat we have bean feeding them just whole corn before
@stephanier13364 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to get chicks! I am so excited to start my homestead!!! Buying land this coming year. Thanks for all your help!
@rachelkariuki24147 жыл бұрын
Becky u r wonderful! I was brought up in kenya on farm with chickens, duck and ducklings, goats and cows. As a family we did farming too. I miss pure organic foods. I always love to watch ur videos and I enjoy alot. Am very much interested in homesteading if only I can have my own property. I can not be happier to live and do as u do homesteading. Pray for me that God gives me money to buy my own. Be blsd!
@KanishQQuotes5 жыл бұрын
I find silky chicken amazing. Love to see a video on raising silky chicken
@amywhite52805 жыл бұрын
I love my silkies. I live in Louisiana. I'm trying to get my year old rooster to mate with an older hen. It's been a week, zero eggs. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated
@a.87744 жыл бұрын
Love silkies
@wilfredoalvarez6506 жыл бұрын
I love this lady.
@Lakelandcowboy694 жыл бұрын
These videos are amazing. So much information and well presented. You should do seminars at events. I took a back yard chicken course in Orlando and none of this good information you have was presented.
@markwalters15846 жыл бұрын
Becky is so sweet.
@HarpreetSingh-yd9eu3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful hen .
@bluefoxthecutest26285 жыл бұрын
When my hens were babies I didn't use a thermometer thing or sand.I used a regular bulb for the lamp.I cleaned out and old candle glass and used that for their water. I think I saved ALOT of money.
@theoldfartsfarm56374 жыл бұрын
My chicly babies are 3 my Nyah’s old and doing great.✌️👍🇨🇦
@Max_Snellink2 жыл бұрын
The rooster echo in the edit was gold.
@AandM86425 жыл бұрын
Such a helpful video!! We just got baby chicks yesterday and this helped so much :)
@ezbooksmarketing58984 жыл бұрын
I am only a eight year old and its hard to make me cry but it's pretty easy to make me sad and its correct that you said that children will feed the chickens and I really want a pet chick or even a chicken
@ezbooksmarketing58984 жыл бұрын
Plus what chicken's eats
@robburke88675 жыл бұрын
While watching you vids, I can feel the love!
@wendythomas6157 жыл бұрын
Becky , very well done... you are very thorough and a very good teacher! Good Job!
@Xnabiiee4 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for the great help. We are getting 105 chicks. We bought them from online. Lol
@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi29237 жыл бұрын
2:46 depends on store. my local feed store sells straight run, but the majority are hens.
@beccyscully96572 жыл бұрын
Hello Becky my name is Beccy I love watching your videos I live on home stead I have chickens and ducks and geese
@audreynorton25575 жыл бұрын
Finally an actually good video with actual information
@randomvideosect84315 жыл бұрын
Love your hens
@trinocervantes16707 жыл бұрын
I have 1 light brahama hen and a cuckoo maran or bared rock hard to tell and 2 isa browns and one red ranger rooster and 1 Hampshire red it's so awesome and they all get along well
@CrispyOkra7 жыл бұрын
Got our first egg this morning from one of our five 20 week old Barred Rocks. Yay! 👍
@BeckysHomestead7 жыл бұрын
+KriZm KrOp Five months, good
@HappyBirdsGlitterNest7 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure about other areas, however there is a certain breed of Rooster that doesn't crow. They have been gaining popularity around the area I live.
@alofuckit25292 жыл бұрын
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@NavySturmGewehr2 жыл бұрын
Subscribed! What a wonderful presentation!
@wenmao29475 жыл бұрын
This is the most informative video by far!! I’m planning to have a couple of hens for my backyard and have watched dozens of videos but still struggling with how to start, and now finally got really helpful ideas from this video! Thank you very much🤗
@sarasharp58223 жыл бұрын
This is such a helpful video, and you are so fun to watch. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thank you! 😊 Links to recommend products would help. I just found the heat bulb and thermostat you recommended, and I'm returning the radiant heater I bought. Your recommendation is cheaper and better!
@ddaiuto19565 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your information. Your awesome. 😍
@betty_nuggz3 жыл бұрын
Very informative thank you!
@fatladyfarmer20257 жыл бұрын
Thank you Becky. Nice overview on raising chickens
@cshifflet1966 жыл бұрын
I have hens and cows and live on a farm it is awesome in love in the country
@kathyfairweather14016 жыл бұрын
I am getting chicks and this was super helpful thank you!
@eustaceroland42324 жыл бұрын
Just love your videos becky
@alaskacosplay2 жыл бұрын
I used to have chickens back when I was younger and I had hens who laid plenty of eggs as a way to prevent the population from exploding to an unsustainable amount, I would gather 80% of the eggs, around 5 or 6 out of a batch of 8 or 9 and leave a couple of eggs under the mother to hatch and the ones I gathered tend to be put into the fridge or my breakfast omelets.
@josemontalvo45323 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your tips, hints, and advice on Chickens. I already had subscribed and put notifications on because you are awesome. Excellent outdoor presentation! Thank you for sharing.
@travjacsimmyac7 жыл бұрын
Hey Becky, love your videos there so informative but fun to watch, have you ever thought of doing like a DVD on how to raise chickens? I'd defiantly buy it, you cover most of it in your previous videos but would love a guide from start to finish, thanks for another great video :)
@christinad.79477 жыл бұрын
What a helpful and entertaining video. Lots of great information. Thank you, Becky.
@callmeaiz6 жыл бұрын
Yay our first egg was made from our chicken very early 4 months
@rickkube46085 жыл бұрын
Been thinking about having some chickens, your vids are GREAT! I guess a guy can start smaller with 5 or 6 and go up from there! As long as the coop is big enough. Glad I found your vids!
@michelle102617 жыл бұрын
Great video you have covered everything about chickens.
@lauraslilhomestead92087 жыл бұрын
this was a great one with loads of information ! Thanks Becky !
@RaechelleJ7 жыл бұрын
one day I'll have hens
@mp3songs6267 жыл бұрын
Rae Jen do u have hens now
@Generatorsarefake6 жыл бұрын
LOL
@Dan-lz8ot6 жыл бұрын
Do you have them
@bladeofdespair39675 жыл бұрын
Oneday,
@mikkiasie4 жыл бұрын
It's been 2 years. Got any chickens yet?
@Pinkenstein5 жыл бұрын
Medicated chick starter isn't a bad thing. It's not chock full of antibiotics and whatever else people think. It simply contains coccidiostats which is a microbe that inhibit the development of coccidiosis (also called "pasty butt"), which is the leading cause of death in chicks. If your chicks have not already been vaccinated for coccidia before you get them, it is a good idea to use medicated chick starter, especially in a hot and humid environment.
@bluefoxthecutest26285 жыл бұрын
I've never heard of that,when I raised my chicks we used organic food and they're fine now.
@heatherj33857 жыл бұрын
Great video Becky! I sent the link to my niece since she's getting excited about starting her own flock!
@sandy-md5tl5 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much this was the most useful chick caring video I’m gonna get a few chicks in California
@nimconalley89447 жыл бұрын
I love becky's homestead video from jekkie I live at the back of Masonic
@charlottepatterson45765 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and making them simple to understand.👍
@JSHomesteader7 жыл бұрын
Great information Becky! I thought I knew about chickens, but you've really gone into great detail about some of the most important factors for raising chickens!!
@evaseah54964 жыл бұрын
Dear ,becky your place is so big and beautiful
@armanazmi44017 жыл бұрын
Great video for chickens Becky!
@georgesantos91906 жыл бұрын
Hello there Becky! Good video! I have a concerned for chicken specially the chicks attacks by the rats ! Because your fence is easy for the rats to get inside to fence! Thank you
@keelanshorten3367 жыл бұрын
That was an excellent video to explain chicken care. I really thought it will help beginner homesteaders. Can you do a video like this about some of your other animals too, like the guinea hen or the horses?
@rosallikethiskeepitupevans2975 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@tawseef38827 жыл бұрын
your videos are always best... 👍
@youandme92496 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh thank you mine our 11 weeks old thank you soo much
@KevinBolsajian7 жыл бұрын
ONG I CLICKED FOR THE BABY CHICKIEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!
@timeforbigchange94176 жыл бұрын
I love chickens!
@untilyoufallasleep97534 жыл бұрын
You can also get exotic chicks at small family-owned pet stores
@AmandaAmanda-sh8lx4 жыл бұрын
Pullets are 75 percent likely hens. When I buy six I usually have 1-2 roosters from rural king.