SIMPLE Tips for Keeping Chickens in a Smaller Backyard

[@mightbebatman3659]

If more people raised chickens, less people would need antidepressants. TRUTH.

[@BigsexyChickenthighs]

Totally agree

[@gaylebutler9989]

Absolutely!

[@hurricanevolf7165]

TRUE!

[@debbiemosley5499]

Except 😢if you lose one. Happened to me today.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so sorry, Debbie.❤️

[@JohnDiDough]

Keeping chickens is illegal in my city, but I live dangerously. 😂

[@MQBEE]

I absolutely loooove this !! I live in the city &my neighbors know my family as the chicken keepers they are soo nice and i give my neighbors eggs too just because and its just so low maintenance &it really is an experience you will LOVE i LOOOOOVE MY CHICKENS !!!! Im getting chicks from my chickens soon and i educate my neighbors about chickens to see if they would like some and keep the love going ! 😊

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

That’s so awesome!

[@chuckvenable4409]

Most cities won't allow the raising of live stock including chicken's. I'm not sure why since we live in a rural area. Yes it's wonderful raising chickens as we have a decent flock . I think there's plenty of people doing this that would eliminate egg factories.

[@annettemastenchickenlove]

I just rescued 2 battery hens 4 weeks ago, the transformation was incredible, within 48 hours we had the 2 hens coming to us to be held, that tells you that love conquers all species❤

[@lindabirmingham603]

What is a battery hen?

[@annettemastenchickenlove]

@@lindabirmingham603 basically hens that has been used in high production poultry facilities crammed in small wire cages with many other birds no room to move, loose feathers, toes, usually are severely malnourished sick dying from neglect.. look up some pictures horrible conditions.. around 18 months of age they are usually incinerated live.. then they start over again with new chicks

[@fern9234]

Google it and you will never want to eat a grocery store egg ever again. There's no need for such cruelty.

[@MissouriHomemaking]

I just love your channel. When Zoro went wild with the warning calls I died laughing!! 😂😂 I am just starting out with my new chicken flock and have been working so hard to get them set up for a happy, healthy life! Your videos always make me feel at ease and remind me not to stress too much about my setup. Thank you! 🐓

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You’re so welcome and congrats on your new flock!

[@joeolejar]

I grew up in a small city and woke up to the crowing of the rooster in the flock of chickens up the street from us.

[@a.f.7029]

I just started my suburb chicken flock, and your videos have been so helpful and informative!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so glad!

[@esga3207]

I live in an urban area that doesn't permit any livestock, and yes the local definition of livestock includes fowl. Fortunately my neighbors enjoy having their young children interact with my flock. (It brings back the mother's memories of her grandmothers' flock.) Indeed, many of my neighbors are fine with being bribed with eggs! A story you'll appreciate. I was explaining to an intellectual high schooler all the conditions I'd have to comply with in order to follow my city's laws. 1. Have an acre or more of land. (I'm fortunate to have a 3/4 acre lot.) 2. All livestock enclosures must be X feet from any boundary of my property. 3. Pay a fee per animal. This clever, intellectual high schooler summed it up succinctly, "So basically, you have to be wealthy to own chickens." So sad, but what was once a food resource for low income families is now a luxury. Many of us fly under the radar knowing if someone reports us we'd have to give up our flocks. An aquaintance's property adjoins a church's daycare/afterschool program's playground. One of the workers saw a snake in the playground, wrongly believes chickens attract snakes, reported it to her employer who took the family to court. The judge, whose wife has a flock said the law couldn't be clearer or more ridiculous, and so his hands were tied. And yes my urban backyard has a snake I see almost daily. I've seen a baby possum (got into the run during the day!) likely attracted by our compost pile. And I feed wild birds black oiled sunflower seeds, which attracts rodents as well as wild birds. Our backyard had all this wildlife (snakes, possums, rats/mice, worms, ants, butterflies, raccoons, hummingbirds, wasps/bees, cockroaches, ferrel cats, hawks, bats, wild dogs, anoles) long before we had a flock of chickens. Humans don't "own" this world more than other animals do; they share this world with us. Indeed, it is we who must learn to share it with them.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Everything you said is true! ❤️

[@oliviastar3812]

which country?

[@esga3207]

@@oliviastar3812 The States

[@elizabethangus4758]

Sprouts are wonderful in winter. Now it’s summer I carry a basket and when I weed or thin veg in the garden all that goes in the chick run, also plant something in the yard, toss the sod to the chickens they scratch it all to bits and love it.

[@jennifermahan7265]

So Funny story my 6 year old was helping me feed the chickens this morning and out of nowhere turns around in our small chicken run with his arms up and says welcome to CHICKENLANDIA 😂😂😂 😂😂😂😂 yepp with a funny accent tooo 😅 I Just love him !

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Oh my goodness hahaha!! Love it!

[@se5594]

Chickenlandia franchise? Teehee😂

[@LisaCzajkowski]

They dont currently allow chickens where I live but I still have them (4) I fortunately live on a dead end so no neighbors behind me or on one side and my neighbors dont mind them and the kids like to come over to see them. I absolutely adore my girls and they bring so much joy to my life. The eggs are just a bonus. I encourage anyone that is thinking about raising chickens to do it.

[@KKSS21]

The most inspirational channel on chickens. Thank you. I'm only 3 months in to being a first time chicken momma, and your videos have helped so much. 🐔💛

[@republicsaver5392]

My family and I just brought home our 1st 3 girls yesterday! Thank you for being so inspiring!!

[@2iceblest]

We don’t have much kitchen waste for our chickens so I sprout wheat berries and a greens mix. The parsley lasted all winter in the greenhouse so they get parsley and field grass to peck through, too. They love it to have roots/dirt. There’s always jars on the counter and windowsill. Have you ever thought about what it’s like when they eat the worms? Crazy girl got a huge one the other day and after a few pecks, downed it whole!

[@melodiegasaway3038]

My chickens love the greens off of beats it's their favorite

[@robinragan1702]

Those are people edible too, FYI.

[@lindabirmingham603]

I live in SC and have a game hen that wandered into our yard a few years ago and roosts in the tree outside my window. She shared the fenced yard with our 2 dogs. A few weeks ago, I sprayed the yard with a product called Celcius WG to kill the lawn burweed. This weed produces a crown of thorns that persists for months, stabbing our dogs' pads. I researched the product and read the entire package insert before using it. It said it was safe for animals after it dried. However, when I called the company, they said no grazing animals can go on a sprayed area for 1 year! Luckily, I was able to capture her and put her in a chicken tractor in an unsprayed area when she was sitting in her nest box. Something to consider for those who have free range chickens in a yard used by barefoot humans and dogs...

[@paolitchas]

Thank you for this video. I am a new Chicken mom (my girls are 6wo) and I am super worried that they are bored. I live in the suburbs and even though I have a big backyard, I also have all predators there, so they stay in the coop+medium run. Today I hang a little apple before I left for work but I am also looking for things to keep them happy and entertained. Thank you for your videos Madam President hehe!

[@americanpatriot7247]

Paola - I am brand new to chickens (1 month) but I have seen in people's comments that they put small tree branches (or poles) attached to the inside of the run sides for them to sit on at different heights, a bale of straw for them to sit on, small balls for them to chase, a chicken swing, little metal cases attached to the sides or hanging from the run roof that hold veges for them to pick at, etc. I saw a picture of a run that was basically made as a chicken play ground. Someone planted a couple of bushes for them to rest under, etc. Get creative. I am thinking of things to put in my chicks run as soon as they are big enough to go outside. Hope this helps from a "just out of the egg" new chicken owner!!!!!! Good luck to you. (All 8 of my chicks are still alive & well at 3 & 4 weeks old now!!. I am so proud!)

[@heatherk8931]

I love, love, love my lil chicks, chickens. Free eggs. They free range right now but gotta build a coop to keep the poop in a contained area. It will be 50% of my yard though. Thank you for all your videos ❤❤❤🐓🐓🐓🐣

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You’re welcome!

[@ruthsarvis6904]

It's dandelion season and the girls love these seasonal greens plus any slugs and snails that are part of them! I volunteer to weed dandelions from some community garden plot to keep these greens coming when my yard is weeded.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Nice!!

[@madonnacaissie8269]

I just started my flock and it has been so comforting coming to your channel thank you so much

[@pamt8430]

Please show how you take care of you Salad Bar. How do you plant it? How often do you water it? How do you keep it growing? We have 4 chickens in a small back yard. Thank you!!

[@se5594]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@tabp8448]

I just sprinkled a bunch of seeds (like lettuces, kale, chard, greens, clover, even dandelion and grass seeds, etc) and watered in with the hose and water again when it looks dry. I also placed their drinking water container on the screen, so if it spills, it waters the seeds. It's starting to grow already!!

[@tamasitarod3176]

Yes! We are changing the world!! LOVE IT!! I love all the sounds my chickens, and ducks make. Little feathered Stressrelievers!!

[@saminairfan45]

I live in the city and had a coop build and got eight chickens and absolutely loving it 😍. Little scary but I’m doing it

[@se5594]

I've been wanting since chickens for years! IDK when that time will actually come, but I'm enjoying learning from your videos! ✌️ 💕 🐔😊

[@joeolejar]

The best results we had with chickens was when we had horses. The chickens took care of the fly problem and the horses dropped feed from their buckets for the chickens.

[@lorikrafft8197]

Sorrell is making the funniest sound. I love him adorable

[@laattardo]

I grew up on the property i am currently living on. My parents had well over 50 chickens and roos. There were no limits then. Now there is a limit with no roos allowed (tbh no one in town listens to the no roo policy). Pre covid i would have only been allowed 12 hens. Something happened during lickdowns and now the town this year has uped the amount you can have. I can now have 24 and i will definitely be maximizing the amount im allowed. I plan on working with the town to make sure that the people in town in low income situations can have fresh eggs.

[@Justlistening2]

Very helpful videos. My chicks will soon move to their coop so need to find one soon. Thanks for all your tips!

[@et6493]

Well spoken , my condolences for Philip❤

[@nicolealbright1612]

We have backyard chickens! Live in suburbia on like 1/3 of an acre 😂 We love it. Can’t wait to have land one day and have more chickens! ❤

[@smallpetselect]

Love this video!! You're AMAZING!

[@leeannandrews932]

Also fresh grass clippings when cutting grass

[@Klv0420]

Love watching and learning from you and your flock

[@jrsigler777]

I love to listen to your videos

[@2Mushy]

Love you Walter!

[@greenthumbalchemy]

10 Seconds in and I'm convinced!

[@TheEnchantedDuat]

hell yes to all this, I love my birds and just subbed. Raven

[@benmoffitt7524]

Super solid advice, Madame President!

[@robertmoore4444]

Dahlia Thank You so much for your informative and entertaining videos ! I grew up on a farm in Santa Barbara county and we always had chickens I miss those days ?

[@gaylebutler9989]

Zorro is a delight.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

He is! Thank you! 🐓

[@Kittypaws90]

i was caught off guard when you said "henlo" lol! never heard that before. What a treat :D The predator part is one of my biggests concerns, aside from the task/expense of keeping the chickens warm. I live in central NH, so wild predators (nevermind my large dogs) and freezing cold long winters are the biggest things i think about when considering having chickens. having predators around in general is also a concern for my cats since they wonder around the house, they dont stray far but we have a lot of woods with a stream in the back. and i was curious if i even have the space which sounds like thats not a concern i should sit on. thank you! Also love your pov that just cuz something isnt optimal(perfect) doesnt mean to not. thats really important to remember for a lot of things, and we actually all practice that everyday. just cuz one is not an expert in laundry or bed-making doesnt mean to not do those things, or just cuz one does not have optimal hiking boots doesnt mean you shouldnt go hiking. cant afford optimal cat litter? well doesnt mean you shouldnt have a cat. manage the potentials, and make-do with what you have acccess to.

[@laperlenoir]

Raising my chickens in the desert is a challenge, but they are happy and healthy.

[@zahidkarimhunzaicarver2402]

Very nice good job 👍❤❤❤❤ I love chicken 🐔🐔🐔

[@24mbronc]

Hello, I have a question regarding feeding flies to chickens. Ive seen videos of people trapping flies from around their chicken coop and then feeding them to their chickens. Ive read that flies carry many parasites so im curious what your thoughts are on this.

[@lucy8025]

I love Walter!

[@MaisieTheBlindHen]

Great info ❤❤❤❤

[@se5594]

How do you water in your coop and the salad bars? I was just thinking the grass might get too wet or muddy or something. Do you move the flock from place to place as the grass gets eaten?

[@ShortbusMooner]

Just like parrots- give them a big cage! And, a kiddy pool with grass sod! 😁👍

[@esga3207]

Sprouting barley: Is there a certain type to use or to not use? I ask, because I bought 25 lbs. of barley in order to grow fodder. I can't get it to sprout, but less grow fodder.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Sometimes if grains are old they will not sprout. And they may not sprout if they have anything on them such as oil.

[@TheIan818]

What do you use for the dust bath? I live in Hawaii where I have an inch or two of soil in some spots on top of lava rock. Thank you

[@jesuidk]

that’s a beautiful lady talking ❤

[@saminairfan45]

You have a lot of beautiful chickens so wondering if you have what breeds you have😊

[@chuckvenable4409]

You have a wonderful channel that's very informative. I just wonder how your able to pickup your birds and hold them with out them screaming and flapping there wings. We have leghorns and Rode Island Reds. Non of them want to be bothered.

[@saminairfan45]

The only complain I have from hubby is flies😏 but I watched your vlog on controlling the flies but it’s not working great yet

[@JS-jh4cy]

Most cities in Canada have laws that are heads up their arses when it is any farm animals

[@RD-CREATIONS456]

Hi my hen is not eating she is standing in her cage she only drinks water what should i do ?? Pls reply 😭

[@racheldphelps]

what do you grow in your salad bars??

[@oliviastar3812]

Has anyone done it in a small town garden and if so how do you protect against the neighbourhood cats or the chooks flying over your garden fence to next door??

[@melindabailey5287]

Hello, love you video's and the information you give...I have been watching you channel for a very long time now. I have a "what should I do delima. I have had my Silkie chickens for a couple of years now....love them so much. I am so desperate and hope you can help me with some advise. Too many roosters!! My first group I had 2 roosters...went out one day and one killed the other...so sad. Then from the rest had babies...got 2 hens and 3 roosters...so now I have 4 roosters total...I had to separate the older one from the 3 younger ones, constantly other the older one. Now the 3 are together and one just constantly fights with the others...plus their is only 1 hen with the 3 roosters, cuz she constantly fights with the 5 other hens I have. Plus to many roosters for this poor hen...I can't catch her to put a saddle on her back, cuz it is bare. Last year when they were babies I had to go to my home town to take care of my dying sister so they didn't get to know me growing up. I am so lost and nervous everyday. I diffidently want to get rid of 2 roosters...any advise/help you can give me. Oh I so hope this makes since...

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Hi, Melinda! Yes, makes sense. You will feel so much relief rehoming some roosters. If you have Facebook, that’s usually a good place to find a local chicken group where you can post about needing to rehome them. Silkie roosters are easier to rehome. As for your on hen who needs a saddle, wait until she is roosting at night and then put one on her.

[@melindabailey5287]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Thanks so much that is great advise...I am nervous around the roosters they do attack...lol But I will get it done, thanks again.

[@MsQuantized]

I am in one of those areas it's illegal, and it boggles my mind. Theres a dairy 3 streets down and theyre allowed however many cows but im not allowed any chickens. Its such a rural town in the south too.

[@angelabridegroom4617]

I have so many questions and I'm a first time chicken owner is there a way I can message you ? I'm also on a fixed income trying to prepare everything for 5 chickens.

[@sylvieroy3751]

Zorro❤ he is the best rooster👍🫶🐓♥️

[@ninapleva]

My town in southwestern PA does not allow chickens and it makes me so sad!

[@Seagoatsunday]

Ill never forget the time Boo saw a drone!! lost her $(!t! soooo 10 chickens need 10x10 enclosure...🤔

[@JudyZimShadHomesteader]

My big chicken yard is now always dirt this past spring ( cause it feels like summer in fl this week) the grass patches never returned first time after years . Any one know Do I need to grow expensive pasture grass seed n keep them away in sections till it takes hold good I’m so tired of scooping poop in dirt sure sandy dirt is easier but not as fun for them

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes can you section them out of the areas while you are growing the grass back?

[@JudyZimShadHomesteader]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia I’ve thought about that

[@rachelstrahan2486]

👍

[@itzmysecret31374]

My city doesn't allow chickens unless your property is in the "agricultural zone"... Id love to keep 3 hens... It would provide our household egg needs .... And the reduce our trash to almost none ... 🤔... Could be the underlying reason for the ban... Less trash collection revenue.. 🤷... Its just weird living in an agriculturally strong state and not being allowed... 🤷

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

The laws just don't make sense sometimes. :-(

[@BigsexyChickenthighs]

I have 11 chickens in my backyard and its full of grass

[@gurlycash7394]

Do you have to have a rooster? I don't get up that early 😂

[@SK-nd7db]

Can you have a rooster where you live?

[@jeremiahisrael8890]

4:09 really

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

😂😂😂

[@oboyboyle6654]

And u don’t need to mow the grass …. With gas mower …. Environmental bonus …

[@SK-nd7db]

But it's allright for some of these folk to own noisy, loud barking dogs that people will not shut them up at night time!! I rather hear a rooster crow anytime than a loud-mouth dog!

[@crazychicken4063]

It's crazy we have to normalize something that used to be normal. It's sad actually.

[@MQBEE]

Do you have IG ?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I do!