SILKIE CHICKENS 101 | What I Wish I'd Known About Silkies | Backyard Poultry Breeds For Beginners

Our little $8 impulse buys from the feed store turned into hundreds of dollars of extra equipment & care. But were they worth it? More resources below!...

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Here is the chicken run we purchased after learning that our Silkies (and Polishes) can't safely free range due to their limited vision. Even though it was an added expense, it is well worth the peace of mind. ➡️ https://amzn.to/3nhJvBv

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OUR CHICKEN GEAR: https://kit.co/oakabode/backyard-chic...

WINTER CHICKEN CARE 101:    • WINTER CHICKEN CARE 101 | Keeping Bac...  

GENERAL CHICKEN CARE 101:    • BACKYARD CHICKENS FOR BEGINNERS | How...  ​

TRAINING DOGS AROUND CHICKENS:    • TRAIN DOGS AROUND CHICKENS, CATS, & S...  

HOW WE BUILT OUR COOP:    • OUR DREAM CHICKEN COOP | Minimal Care...  ​

OUR CHICKEN COOP PLANS: https://www.etsy.com/listing/94718920...

MY VLOGGING CAMERAS + GEAR: https://kit.co/oakabode/film-video-gear​

0:00-2:28 - Intro/Backstory
2:29-4:00 - Disposition
4:01-5:35 - Cold Weather
5:34-7:10 - Cockerels vs Pullets
7:11-8:27 - Grooming
8:28-9:19 - Broody Mamas
9:20-9:54 - Egg Supply
9:55-11:09 - Shelter
11:10-12:09 - Free Ranging
12:10-12:55 - Flight
12:56-13:37 - Bullying
13:38-14:33 - Summary

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