Becky's Guide to Raising Chickens - Fresh Eggs & Fun Pets In Your Backyard

[@BeckysHomestead]

I hope you enjoy this new video. Ask your questions here and I'll answer as many as I can.

[@dannyurrutia613]

my chichens are are eating there eggs and I do not know what to do

[@dannyurrutia613]

please help

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Danny Urrutia make sure they have enough food, maybe add a little while corn and grit

[@dannyurrutia613]

thanks I will ask to get that thanks so much

[@juliebates7177]

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?

[@borrego9206]

Your explanations make me so calm and happy

[@austinbonde9041]

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!

[@daniellesduckheadhomestead3127]

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.

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Duckhead Homestead here's what the usda has to say about cedar plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_juvi.pdf

[@jag01730]

Duckhead Homestead You're correct, cedar shavings are highly irritating to chicks. Stick with pine.

[@tristankamann1788]

Duckhead Homestead same

[@itskylierae]

Duckhead Homestead yes I heard that too

[@zanna2679]

Danielle’s Duckhead Homestead ya stick with pine

[@charlesc.mcdonald4545]

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

[@cmaylene6787]

My goals! Chicken coop, next!

[@hystericallaughter2311]

Hows it going so far?

[@tshepisohamathi4298]

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

[@fivestars6452]

Thank you Becky, I was worried about getting chickens but thanks to you I know everything I need to know!

[@maddytaylor1263]

Becky you are truly the most wholesome human being on this planet please never stop making videos they bring joy to my heart

[@mandyzepeda5447]

So true. Her animals look so happy in every video

[@no_name475]

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_name475]

By the way, This ISNT A HATE comment.

[@dian-yd5ud]

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☺

[@bonnieharris7146]

You are still enthusiastic about your life on the homestead, so refreshing.

[@thebackshack]

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.

[@billlaut608]

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.

[@breannahayes307]

I have chickens

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Baby chicks are addictive. I absolutely love them.

[@bsteele5287]

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.

[@alladicksonfineart1339]

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!!!!!!

[@jacoboliver1892]

Hello how are you doing today

[@siobhansprouse3254]

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.

[@Lakelandcowboy69]

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.

[@miracleshomesteadm3846]

Your explanations are fantastic and I love your enthusiasm!! Thx so much!

[@josemontalvo4532]

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.

[@sidneynetherway7322]

I’m just about to get chickens. I’m so excited now! Thanks Becky!

[@leedaniels9502]

Thanks to your videos I now have my 6 chickens for 2 years and love it!!.. Thanks for the helpful tips..

[@vak9851]

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!

[@Youtuber-bx3xt]

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 😊

[@cameronm6116]

Love your channel Becky you have encouraged me to get chickens and I don’t regret it at all I love them

[@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts]

OMG Becky, I just found your channel and I LOVE it! You are So adorable!

[@stephanier1336]

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!

[@Jonathan-gq1js]

Becky u remind me so much of my grandma she used to raise chickens for their eggs

[@rachelkariuki2414]

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!

[@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923]

2:46 depends on store. my local feed store sells straight run, but the majority are hens.

[@greyhound785]

I just love it when Becky says LET'S GO! 😊

[@BeckysHomestead]

☀️❤️☀️

[@bubbletwins3586]

Ikrr

[@AandM8642]

Such a helpful video!! We just got baby chicks yesterday and this helped so much :)

[@sarasharp5822]

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!

[@frostreagan2720]

Im getting chickens soon, and with your help im so ready!

[@ClockworkContessa]

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.

[@callmeaiz]

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

[@KanishQQuotes]

I find silky chicken amazing. Love to see a video on raising silky chicken

[@amywhite5280]

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.8774]

Love silkies

[@theresawooten6455]

I was raised on a farm..and I didn't know all this stuff! Thanks!!

[@theheritagehousesc]

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.

[@wendythomas615]

Becky , very well done... you are very thorough and a very good teacher! Good Job!

[@charlottedog5232]

Happened on the one when she was building her cabin, four shows later wow! what all she's accomplished!!! Very inspiring 💕

[@christinad.7947]

What a helpful and entertaining video. Lots of great information. Thank you, Becky.

[@grandcatsmama3421]

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.

[@rickkube4608]

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!

[@trinocervantes1670]

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

[@theoldfartsfarm5637]

My chicly babies are 3 my Nyah’s old and doing great.✌️👍🇨🇦

[@ashtherealqueen]

You make it sound so fun! Thanks for the tips!

[@TheBettagurl]

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

[@BeckysHomestead]

+TheBettagurl I hope it helps them. Thanks for the share ❤️😀

[@divinecommerce6760]

You're adorable Becky, thanks for the helpful tips such as only buy "pullets" if you don't want a free alarm clock! 😊💛

[@keelanshorten336]

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?

[@loganm3780]

Your chickens look so healthy 😊

[@audreynorton2557]

Finally an actually good video with actual information

[@cshifflet196]

I have hens and cows and live on a farm it is awesome in love in the country

[@CrispyOkra]

Got our first egg this morning from one of our five 20 week old Barred Rocks. Yay! 👍

[@BeckysHomestead]

+KriZm KrOp Five months, good

[@heatherj3385]

Great video Becky! I sent the link to my niece since she's getting excited about starting her own flock!

[@fatladyfarmer2025]

Thank you Becky. Nice overview on raising chickens

[@beccyscully9657]

Hello Becky my name is Beccy I love watching your videos I live on home stead I have chickens and ducks and geese

[@parrinz227]

hi Becky great video. I was wondering if you can do a video on what you do in the morning routine with the animals. I had trouble understanding... do you let you chickens out of coop or just the run?

[@bethanyshepherd6454]

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

[@kelcritcarroll]

Bethany Shepherd that was a nice comment😉😁

[@rhondaschroeder1230]

We live in Florida also....quick question...it seems the run is open on top, how do you protect the chickens from predators in the coop and run? I lost many hens to hawks, eagle and even a panther plus coons.

[@gracem4227]

Becky, I have a chicken with and injured foot and would like to know if chickens require different care? Also would make a great video. Thanks....

[@melaniegonzalez8316]

Becky is an icon

[@melissamenchaca9121]

VERY insightful and entertaining video. LOVE the hair!

[@spartacus3015]

What temp ranges are best for them? Esp as young chicks?

[@travjacsimmyac]

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 :)

[@brankenflowery8416]

What do you think about cackle hatchery? I was going to get their chocolate eggers they created by cross breeding.

[@robburke8867]

While watching you vids, I can feel the love!

[@kathyfairweather1401]

I am getting chicks and this was super helpful thank you!

[@axiomist1076]

Thanks for a very informative video. I just found out that hens can lay eggs w/o a rooster ! So it would be practical to have chickens in the backyard, as long as the law allows it. Well, I might just do that, because I love chickens. I even have a bumper sticker stuck to the side of my fridge that says just that. I bought it some years ago when they still had "The Chicken Store" in Key West. Key West has lots of chickens that run around loose and at one time they had to pay a guy I knew to catch them so they could be shipped upstate because the people were complaining about the roosters making too much noise.

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

How fast do you need to pick up the eggs? How long do they last once in the fridge?

[@shesacamper1497]

Love your videos Becky! You always have great content. Thanks!!

[@cshifflet196]

Hey Becky what’s up I am looking at buying a horse and I was wondering if I should feed a round bale of hay or a square bale of hay what do you use thx

[@markwalters1584]

Becky is so sweet.

[@bubbletwins3586]

We are getting chicks soon and have pretty much got everything, Is there something I need to keep in mind?

[@OGworry]

I absolutely love chickens

[@charlottepatterson4576]

I love your videos and making them simple to understand.👍

[@ezbooksmarketing5898]

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

[@ezbooksmarketing5898]

Plus what chicken's eats

[@filipinanewfieblog9404]

Cute and healthy chickens Thanks for sharing 👍

[@lauraslilhomestead9208]

this was a great one with loads of information ! Thanks Becky !

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

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.

[@alofuckit2529]

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[@Max_Snellink]

The rooster echo in the edit was gold.

[@nimconalley8944]

I love becky's homestead video from jekkie I live at the back of Masonic

[@FranksModelAviationWorkshop]

What do you use to pad the nesting boxes?

[@rexedgmon4414]

Nice video... Have reservations about the cedar shavings, seems to be a lot of conflicting opinions on this practice.

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Rex Edgmon Ya well, I go by personal experience and I have never had a problem.

[@tonihennessey1505]

Hello I have a question! One of our free range chickens wouldn't get out of the coop and its nails are now super long it comes out now but how can we help her/clip her nails?

[@RaechelleJ]

one day I'll have hens

[@mp3songs626]

Rae Jen do u have hens now

[@Generatorsarefake]

LOL

[@Dan-lz8ot]

Do you have them

[@bladeofdespair3967]

Oneday,

[@mikkiasie]

It's been 2 years. Got any chickens yet?

[@aubrey6538]

I love your videos thank you so much they are so easy to follow and makes so much sense to me thank you so much.

[@darleneoliver7815]

i am processing of changing water i purchases 10gallon cooler then ordered the plastic cup that replaces cooler spout it has two pieces on like rabbits use to drink it keeps water evev temp and clean. less waste of drinking water

[@BeautyPro4u]

Becky Sunshine I just love you so much! Your videos are really incredible and I am learning so much every single day from you. I wish you were my neighbor! Do you ever think you’ll move to Texas?!!!

[@EsterBuysHouses]

you look great Becky, keep excercising, i bet you feel the difference now. my question is i got 2 more chickens (pullets) and added them to my other 2 chickens RIR and the older ones keep pecking and not let the younger one eat. how long does it take so they establish the new pecking order. and let the pullets Eat finally with out be chased around?

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Ester Buys Houses Go to Beckyshomestead.com then click Chickens. You will find all my chicken videos to help you. ❤️😀

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Ester Buys Houses RIR are on the mean side. They are aggressive chickens even though they are great layers. I like a nice calm coop so I don't get them. Older hens will peck and starve the younger, smaller chickens. A lot if times they will kill the younger, smaller ones. Careful.

[@sandy-md5tl]

Thank u so much this was the most useful chick caring video I’m gonna get a few chicks in California

[@angelaberni8873]

So very informative !!! Thank you so much for such an in-depth video !! Best one yet !!

[@lynnloucks7675]

Becky what is the link for that thermomter

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Good morning Becky. I live in southern Louisiana and was told I should put my coop in the shade. What do you think? Thanks. Best wishes Bob.

[@lbean3343]

Thank you so very much for sharing so much with all of us. Love your videos

[@melissaoldenburg9488]

Hi Becky! Do you find it’s more affordable to raise chickens for eggs verses just buying eggs from the store.

[@JSHomesteader]

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!!

[@Xnabiiee]

Wow thank you for the great help. We are getting 105 chicks. We bought them from online. Lol

[@joslyngrace9981]

This video was very helpful you help me with my farm so much thank you 😊😊

[@NavyCuda]

Subscribed! What a wonderful presentation!