I dug deep into the bottom corners of the internet in search of the perfect sample chicken tractor that I wanted Chris to build. I sorted through TONS of different plans, and pictures. I finally found this one.

So, I have like 3 other articles that have recipes for how to make chicken feed at home - this one is unique though, because it breaks down different ingredient options by their protein content.

Paul Wheaton is a GENIUS! When we first decided we wanted to do chickens, we knew that we wanted to do it as natrually as possible. We also knew that we wanted to keep down the cost of having chickens.

I'm starting to think that maybe I like to put Chris to work on small DIY projects that consume his time. I decided that the storebought chicken feeders weren't good enough, and then I found these DIY chicken feeders! 

I just want to say - making your own chicken feed seems complicated. I have several articles on this site about how to make your own chicken feed, and I'm still not totally convinced.

Shocking news report: Chicken farming is not glamorous. (And here you thought it was right up there with brushing Gwyneth Paltrow’s hair right before the Oscars.)

Everyone once in a while I come across an article that gets book-marked because it's just so crystal clear, and direct. This is that kind of chicken feed article.

I'm not a fan of "real tea,"  so the idea of making tea out of chicken manure doesn't sound offensive to me... but the notion of making tea from chicken poop seems to offend some people around here.

Garden Betty's Homemade Whole Grain Chicken Feed recipe is probably one of my favorites out of all of the different recipes and how-to's that I've bookmarked over the last year.