Mother Earth News and Friends - Ep. 158 How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter

Ep. 158 How to Keep Chickens Warm in Winter

08/13/22 • 53 min

In this episode, Queren King-Orozco, Associate Producer for our MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS and a chicken-keeper herself, shares some of her experiences and advice on preparing your poultry for winter, such as shelter considerations, food and water needs, and other challenges that come with raising birds in a cold climate.

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Ep. 159 Can You Have Chickens in City Limits?

Do you dream of keeping chickens but worry that you can’t while living within city limits? With the proper preparation, becoming a chicken-keeper may be possible! Marissa Ames, editorial director for Ogden Publications, shares her own experience with raising poultry in all sorts of environments – and how you, too, can find a way to keep some feathered friends of your own.