Today we’re sharing 10 lessons learned from having a backyard flock! Ask any chicken keeper and they’ll tell you a thing or two their chickens have taught them. That’s right, the idea of raising chicks vs reality can be a bit different than you may have imagined. And so, to help new chicken keepers prepare and in hopes of giving you seasoned pros a laugh, we’ve rounded up 10 lessons learned from keeping a backyard flock.
In this episode you'll:
- Discover 10 Lessons Learned
- Hear Kendra + Jeff Share Their Stories
- Be Better Prepared For Your Flock (Or Laugh Along With Us)
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