Chicken Keeping

Having fresh organic eggs right in your own home is a definitely superior to anything you could buy at the store. But if you haven’t raised chickens before there’s a lot to know about their care and upkeep. How much room do you need? What type of coop? How many hens and what varieties? What to feed them? At Modern Farmhouse we can set you up with everything you need to start raising chicken, from consulting on what type of set-up would work best for your living space to actually setting up and installing your coop and run. We can advise and supply you with the best breeds of chickens and instruct you on how to care for them.

There are so many reasons to raise chickens:

Delicious & Nutritious Eggs
It’s very convenient to have fresh, organic eggs available on hand when you want them. And just like homegrown produce they are so much more fresh and flavorful. Research has also shown shows that free-range chickens allowed to roam freely and eat grass lay eggs that are higher in Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E and are also lower in cholesterol than store-bought, too.

Fun Pets
Many people don’t realize the enjoyable personalities many breeds of chickens have. They can bond with humans and will run up to greet you, eat from your hand and like affection. Their funny chicken antics are amusing to watch and their clucking sounds are very soothing and stress-relieving to listen to. They are enjoyable companions for children and adults alike.

Garden Helpers
Chickens are a great asset to a garden in a number of ways. Their manure is an excellent free fertilizer for your plants. Chickens also eat pests like earwigs, slugs, pill bugs etc. and will “mow” your lawn and eat weeds that pop up.

Animal Welfare
When you humanely raise your own chickens you can be free of supporting the cruelty of factory farming.