Should You Hatch Your Own Chickens?

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Just a Few Acres Farm

Just a Few Acres Farm

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Should you hatch your own chickens? With today's supply chain and bird flu problems, folks are asking this question more often. In this video, I review the pros and cons of hatching your own chickens, both for meat and eggs.
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@raymonddiehl4976
@raymonddiehl4976 2 жыл бұрын
Pete keep doing what your doing. I had to sell my farm in January 2021 to get my wife closer to good health care. Your farm videos fill a void that I have since moving to town. Thank you for letting me tag along.
@nikkireigns
@nikkireigns 8 ай бұрын
Must have been hard, but how wonderful you take care of your wife. Hope you’re doing well
@jlynn473
@jlynn473 2 жыл бұрын
Highlight of my day. Seeing your videos. Thanks Pete.
@n.elliottnoorlun8304
@n.elliottnoorlun8304 2 жыл бұрын
Atta boy, Pete!! I'm "addicted" to your wunnerful channel!!! Everyday, when I bring up KZbin, I check YOUR channel first in hopes that you've posted another gentle adventure there on your farm. No wonder your channel is growing so exponentially!! All 248,000 of us are cheering for ya buddy!!! ;o)
@Bill_H
@Bill_H 2 жыл бұрын
Pete, I think this video was exceptional. Very well presented, informative, rational. You always present your information in a clear, concise form. I enjoy your videos and seeing daily farm activities, as I am an old farm boy who no longer is physically able to do things that I used to do! Blessings to you and yours always, from Ohio!
@jupitercyclops6521
@jupitercyclops6521 2 жыл бұрын
I learned something. You can breed a chicken with a chicken. I thought you had to have a rooster in there somewhere
@jeanohlerkingflower7284
@jeanohlerkingflower7284 2 жыл бұрын
@@jupitercyclops6521 I think they are all chickens. Roosters and hens are the difference.
@needmoney666
@needmoney666 2 жыл бұрын
It was an excellent, informative description of many of the factors that go into raising chickens.
@cristianoforever
@cristianoforever 2 жыл бұрын
@@jupitercyclops6521 you have to have a rooster to mate those hen, otherwise the eggs won't hatch , when the hens lays eggs without a rooster they are only good to eat., sorry for my bad English .
@thebuckeyefarmallguy3548
@thebuckeyefarmallguy3548 2 жыл бұрын
You are a wealth of information on several subjects for the small farm thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge
@karenw9996
@karenw9996 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your Small Farm Sundays. My "small farm" is 2500 sq ft - my backyard - with no livestock allowed. But watching your videos still gets my brain going - I ponder things, questions pop into my head, I fine-tune my mental meanderings, and then I start to research. I just got started growing food last year, and I'm hoping in a couple of years I can supplement my income with sales of saved seeds, plant starts, fresh produce, and preserved foods...and in the meantime will also provide myself, my family, and my friends with nutritious & delicious LOCAL food. Thanks Pete.
@camicri4263
@camicri4263 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can raise rabbis....
@karenw9996
@karenw9996 2 жыл бұрын
@@camicri4263 They are specifically listed as one of the animals that are not allowed! Crazy, huh?
@thegracklepeck
@thegracklepeck Жыл бұрын
@@karenw9996 I feel ya there. I'd love to have my own laying hens but we live in the suburbs and they aren't allowed. Neither are meat rabbits. Heck, our HOA even limits how many pets can be kept on your own property! Definitely not ideal but it is what it is
@karenw9996
@karenw9996 Жыл бұрын
@@thegracklepeck The city limits dogs, but I don't think cats - but rabbits aren't allowed even as pets.
@ThatBritishHomestead
@ThatBritishHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
We hatched our own Cobbs which I believe are Britains answer to the Cornish cross! But they were about 2.50 per egg so rather pricey compared with the USA. But I do think many many less people want to grow eggs and meat her than the USA so prices reflect that. Was an awesome experience!
@jameskelly8470
@jameskelly8470 2 жыл бұрын
I find your view on a lot of things extremely thought provoking, no matter what our trade is. Your comment " All bets are off the table" is so true. I am a 63 year old carpenter and I can't even understand or explain the daily issues we keep facing. Thanks for your videos, I love watching your mechanical intuition on the tractor repair videos. I will share with some of my younger family boys,, and girls, to watch even if its not tractors they want to rebuild.
@Ronfjc
@Ronfjc 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Pete. I had 3 questions when this started, you answered them all.
@KChandler9362
@KChandler9362 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete! Thank you for another great video. The meat birds we get here in Nova Scotia, I’m sure they’re the same as you get, they grow so fast that the roosters go off their feet. They eat like there’s no tomorrow. We always kept them in a pin. So they got lazy fast. And for a week or two before they’d be butchered we’d feed them cracked corn. The corn kinda turned the fat yellow but it give the meat a bit better flavour.
@carlinkay1151
@carlinkay1151 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that info Pete! I have been wondering why everyone isn’t hatching their own meat chickens…..very interesting! G’day from Australia 🦘🇦🇺🌞
@lydiafink3020
@lydiafink3020 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a young beginning chicken breeder. Right now working with Columbian Wyandottes. God gifted me with an "accidental" cockerel in my sexed "pullets" last year. Anyhow, last fall I hatched 10 chicks in a small, Nurture Right 360 incubator. I hatched 3 Columbian Wyandottes (got 2 pullets and 1 cockerel), 1 Columbian Wyandotte/Welsummer mix (cockerel), and 6 Easter Egger/Columbian Wyandotte mixes (3 pullets, 3 cockerels). I kept the Columbian Wyandotte cockerel for breeding, sold one of the Easter Egger cross cockerels for $15 on craigslist, of course kept all of the pullets (the Easter Egger cross pullets all lay a bluish egg), and butchered the remaining cockerels at about 22 weeks. They were a decent size- at least 3 lbs a piece. I've only cooked one so far (8 hours on low in a crockpot with potatoes, carrots, and onion. Was good and nice and tender.) I hatched another batch already this year, and it looks like 7 out of 10 are cockerels, lol. Oh, well, at least they taste good. I have 11 Columbian Wyandotte eggs in the incubator as well on day 15.
@Aussie-6869
@Aussie-6869 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate this Pete! My gf and I are starting the process to start our small farm. We won't have the luxury of inheriting but are working on our transition with my father-in-law who had run this farm as a small dairy here in Canada for 40 years. The farm needs to be completely renovated but we will be bootstrapping
@mmccrownus2406
@mmccrownus2406 2 жыл бұрын
Check out PRESIDENTWATER and generally structured water devices. John Kemp’s said water is most important
@52SuperC
@52SuperC 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for the auction video Pete. I saw you there!
@marilynrowland5197
@marilynrowland5197 2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I are clients, and though we are seniors who aren't going to be raising chicks, we enjoy these videos, too. They are so informative! Thanks, Pete!
@dragonhydeknight
@dragonhydeknight 2 жыл бұрын
Great comparison of needs vs time. Also glad you pointed out that the commercial breeds are consistently getting the genetics tweeked by breeders. I know the Cornish cross I remember as a kid in the 1980s were a lot different from the current genetics.
@ralphwood5875
@ralphwood5875 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete, its been nice to get know you through your vlogs and you take me back to my school days back in England in WW2 when my 2 best buddies were Farmers sons. We lived in an area where a lot of farms were pure dairy farms so they grew hay ,some crops of Cow Cabbage and Mangolds and the rest was grazing. Farms were relatively small about 150 acres. So I was familiar with driving cows to the barn to be milked ,mucking out the stalls and picking eggs which were found all over the farm yard as chickens ,ducks and geese ran free although they had a shed for night time and that's where they got fed then locked in for the night because of marauding foxes.Fun time was hay making as we got to drink farm made cider. the farms usually had just one tractor a David Brown or a Fordson usually but also had a Shire horse or two who were genle giants and used for hauling a big cart or a plough or harrow. I loved that rural lifes o much I ran away to sea following a family tradition and that led me to come to Canada in 1967. You know Pete I think besides being a farmer youre a rural "Philosopher" ,you havea very engaging way of putting across your thoughts and ideas I just love each vlog .Thankyou so much you've got a new fan.
@LedgemereHeritageFarm
@LedgemereHeritageFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Generally speaking, it’s fun, but you’ll get 50% roosters on average. However, given the bird flu, it’s probably not a bad idea if you’re looking to replace or add to your flock
@Memawsvintagejunk
@Memawsvintagejunk 2 жыл бұрын
Hit the nail on the head ,thanks Pete.
@petenice2956
@petenice2956 2 жыл бұрын
You speak so well Pete.
@PD-yd3fr
@PD-yd3fr 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pete, always enjoy your videos, learning a lot
@suzanneo1124
@suzanneo1124 2 жыл бұрын
You are such a good teacher!! Thank you!!
@jimwilhelmi9932
@jimwilhelmi9932 2 жыл бұрын
You and yours are awesome. Plain and simple the way it is. Thank you Pete!
@brucerazor5202
@brucerazor5202 2 жыл бұрын
I always love watching you in the morning it starts my day with a smile
@HisWayHomestead
@HisWayHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
great information and a great perspective! thanks for sharing Pete!
@AlhiXD
@AlhiXD 2 жыл бұрын
I really liked all the info you had to give. Thanks Pete!
@donaldfisher8556
@donaldfisher8556 2 жыл бұрын
Pete you have been so informative on these topics. I love it!
@boeroe45
@boeroe45 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Pete. You hit the nail on the head!!
@bradleykennedy9101
@bradleykennedy9101 2 жыл бұрын
You’re always great at giving advice 👍
@springhollerfarm8668
@springhollerfarm8668 2 жыл бұрын
Coolest thumbnail yet. You look like the Fonz in your black jacket leaning back on the jukebok, with chickens. A lot of great points in there.
@billysmith6131
@billysmith6131 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I never thought that raising chickens was such a.........research, background, investigative kind of thing. I'm surprised. Nice job
@darrell3368
@darrell3368 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing and learning a lot and Gods blessings for you and all your family
@marymcguire1435
@marymcguire1435 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah!! Love and missed Small Farm Sunday. Well done!
@mrstan3997
@mrstan3997 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Pete, thanks for sharing. Hope you folks are having a nice weekend. Take care
@donpeterson9282
@donpeterson9282 2 жыл бұрын
Good discussion, good learning session. Well done.
@ljacres6538
@ljacres6538 2 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of Small Farm Sundays!
@jamesrobinson9304
@jamesrobinson9304 2 жыл бұрын
As always Pete, you are a great teacher...Our best to you and your family.. JR
@joaniemedert4724
@joaniemedert4724 2 жыл бұрын
You do such a good job at explaining things in an interesting way.
@rancancookcanoy9768
@rancancookcanoy9768 2 жыл бұрын
Pete another great video. I really appreciate you explaining everything at a detail level so we can understand it. Have a great rest of your Sunday. thank you.
@billroberts3864
@billroberts3864 2 жыл бұрын
Pete, thanks for another great Sunday video. Your videos are chocked full of valuable and useful information. We are glad you were able to receive your chicks so your production cycle won't be 'discombobulated'.
@tim75052
@tim75052 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You for all the great information. You continue to reinforce our dream.
@robertkaus4168
@robertkaus4168 2 жыл бұрын
Love your video’s! Can’t wait until the next one. Keep up the great work Pete.
@raymonddiehl4976
@raymonddiehl4976 2 жыл бұрын
Your opinions are spot on. You have an awesome family.
@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV
@JoeAroner-SIWAYTV 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of great information to digest in this video. It seems the specter of efficiency is hiding in every corner of all of our daily endeavors.
@barnyardbrio7597
@barnyardbrio7597 2 жыл бұрын
thanks Pete. very well produced
@gloriarutman8516
@gloriarutman8516 2 жыл бұрын
So interesting, surprisingly. Its just a pleasure to hear someone explain something so clearly. Great work.
@donnaelkins186
@donnaelkins186 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Pete. Thank you so much for going over what's best when it comes to chickens. I learn so much from you and it is deeply appreciated.
@michaelwilliams3248
@michaelwilliams3248 2 жыл бұрын
Love watching your video, you do a great job.
@rawa5457
@rawa5457 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. These are important considerations. 👍
@johnpiniarski9322
@johnpiniarski9322 2 жыл бұрын
a wealth of knowledge you are. thanks
@bradrush45
@bradrush45 2 жыл бұрын
Well done as usual Pete.
@cindyboard7816
@cindyboard7816 2 жыл бұрын
Great information!!! Very helpful to anyone thinking of getting into homesteading or a small business!!!! Thanks Pete!! Stay safe!!!
@jcamisa50
@jcamisa50 2 жыл бұрын
Wow never new there was that much work for raising chicken. Thanks pete see you next time.!!
@MaynardFamilyHomestead
@MaynardFamilyHomestead 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Pete, that totally makes sense.
@ritabrunetti381
@ritabrunetti381 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Peter. Great video as usual. So much info that you can share with us. Thanks. Be well.
@dalet6250
@dalet6250 2 жыл бұрын
Great information Pete. Thanks!
@SLFYSH
@SLFYSH 2 жыл бұрын
A ton of useful information here. Legitimately helpful. Thank you very much.
@Alex-1792
@Alex-1792 2 жыл бұрын
As a guy trying to expand our small farm operation, I love videos like this that discuss farm business ideas! Keep em coming!
@jamiem3575
@jamiem3575 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so helpful and educational. I look forward to every video! Right here in central NY with ya!
@nancysparks6181
@nancysparks6181 2 жыл бұрын
Thats a ton of great information and you explained so well thank you Pete, Your videos are my number one go toos I just love your farm life
@bradleygray407
@bradleygray407 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. You answered a question I almost asked in the comments on your last video. You did a great job of answering the question I had. Thank you for the insight.
@jimproud3116
@jimproud3116 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete. Enjoyed the video.
@jimkline9461
@jimkline9461 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete, another good, informative video.
@Vincent-rv9il
@Vincent-rv9il 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering the question I had on your previous video. I was curious about why you didn't and this clears it up.
@mikeannas5689
@mikeannas5689 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I miss raising chickens. That was fun over the years, at least we knew what went in the chicken to plump them up. Very tasty.....
@billmansfield309
@billmansfield309 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete, very sensible. Glad you guys got your chicks.!
@jimgollogly98
@jimgollogly98 2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are always so informative and clear. Your fact based information is enjoyable to continually watch. Keep up the good work.
@johnsandell4501
@johnsandell4501 2 жыл бұрын
Again, you educated me. Thanks! My grandparents sold eggs and raised chickens.
@Liz-M
@Liz-M 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info on your chicken farming practice. 😊
@Clark4345
@Clark4345 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent discussion of the three types of chickens and why you would raise them. Thanks Pete!
@jimlong527
@jimlong527 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting & educational thanks Pete.
@georgeleray5657
@georgeleray5657 2 жыл бұрын
Great history on chicken breeding Pete good luck on raiseing this season birds.
@jamesbreault5762
@jamesbreault5762 2 жыл бұрын
Great info Pete enjoyed it
@Dan-qy1rg
@Dan-qy1rg 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks Pete. Loved the explanation on the chickens. Thanks for sharing, have a great week ahead.
@dougdavis4439
@dougdavis4439 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative Pete, thank you for sharing your insights and knowledge.
@stanleyschafer4232
@stanleyschafer4232 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pete for your great follow-up of your last video. Points well taken. I myself , have not been able to cross-breed my chickens successfully. Thank you for your time, and energy sharing your videos with us. 🇺🇸
@skipstein744
@skipstein744 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your insights. And, there is no substitute for quality. Onward!
@jimt6151
@jimt6151 2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel a couple weeks ago, and I'm really enjoying it so far! I like the way you explain not only what you're doing, but what the other options are, and why you choose the options that you do. Enjoy that NY Spring snow! I just drove across NY on the I-90 this past week...budding trees and snow patches...gotta love it!
@garrydonnelly6433
@garrydonnelly6433 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter for your constantly entertaining and informative videos. You really do have a large and variant knowledge on many different subjects, which I find surprising and I acknowledge your talent. Cheers mate from Australia.
@harrisonchevy4452
@harrisonchevy4452 2 жыл бұрын
Pete, thanks so much for another educational, informative video. You hit a sweet spot with this one. Where else can I find such interesting 🧐 information about something that I would never have the chance to be exposed to without your insightful videos. Thanks 🙏 again and have a great 😊 day.
@allanulen3809
@allanulen3809 2 жыл бұрын
always brings a smile to me to see your videos pop up. you bring up a good point about hatching your own, if you know your genetics then you can do it. it's like breeding any animal breed the best to the best and hope for the best.
@brianwv64
@brianwv64 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining things in a way all can understand
@shawnklemm1532
@shawnklemm1532 2 жыл бұрын
Great video on explaining how to blend commercialism with small farming and the balance to be successful. Excellent follow up on a previous video on idealistic farming.
@howdyshaun6139
@howdyshaun6139 2 жыл бұрын
Very good and well-informed video. Thanks Pete.
@pumpkingirl1907
@pumpkingirl1907 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for talking about the chickens - very interesting!
@adammcjunkin4889
@adammcjunkin4889 2 жыл бұрын
Pete I was wondering about this subject after your last video. Thank you for clarifying. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the great work. And I hope you have a great day
@heidibriggs3384
@heidibriggs3384 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! We are getting ready to get chickens for our family it this was a great little video! You are right about being in a time of change. It's hard to know what to expect in the coming days.
@andrewpaige6571
@andrewpaige6571 2 жыл бұрын
P I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed your information on raising Given those vital information on farming as well as us to talk about the various breeds of chickens. Thank you for taking the time to explain to us about commercial breeding in your growing your chickens.
@tomstiffler327
@tomstiffler327 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete great video you always find away around a problem love the videos keep them coming god bless you and your family.
@skyhighactiondrones5453
@skyhighactiondrones5453 2 жыл бұрын
You by far have the best videos out there
@charlieslorenson1861
@charlieslorenson1861 2 жыл бұрын
It's kind of cool going down to the post office in the morning and you can hear the chicks in the back in the boxes even in Kodiak Island Alaska this time of the year
@longcaster
@longcaster 2 жыл бұрын
Well, now I know. Thanks Pete. I was very young when I last raised chickens in 1954.
@lacyg7741
@lacyg7741 2 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Thank you for the great editing and helpful information.
@lastofthemohicans9555
@lastofthemohicans9555 2 жыл бұрын
thats great me and wife are in process of geting small hoby farm and we are starting from scrach been watching for years love the vids
@douglasthompson9482
@douglasthompson9482 2 жыл бұрын
My family has hatched chicks and ducks for years....thank you Pete for your accurate knowledge.
@michaelburtch865
@michaelburtch865 2 жыл бұрын
Great information Pete. Thank you. Hope to come visit the market sometime this summer. We live in NYC, recently retired, need a weekend activity and a trip to the market sounds just right. Take care. Hope you get your chicks soon.
@vangiefich
@vangiefich 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I always learn something from your videos. Thank you!
@viviennesmith3780
@viviennesmith3780 2 жыл бұрын
Great information. I love your approach if getting right to the ‘meat’ 😉of things without going on and on with mindless chatter. I love your posts. Very succinct and timely information. 👍
@msw00
@msw00 2 жыл бұрын
Justification of progress foreword to success is the best discussion, keep up the information. Have a great day.
@ronaldschalck9667
@ronaldschalck9667 2 жыл бұрын
Pete, as always another great video. It was great to get to meet you and talk for a few minutes at the market yesterday.
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