Becky's Guide to Raising Chickens - Fresh Eggs & Fun Pets In Your Backyard

[@BeckysHomestead]

I hope you enjoy this new video. Ask your questions here and I'll answer as many as I can.

[@dannyurrutia613]

my chichens are are eating there eggs and I do not know what to do

[@dannyurrutia613]

please help

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Danny Urrutia make sure they have enough food, maybe add a little while corn and grit

[@dannyurrutia613]

thanks I will ask to get that thanks so much

[@juliebates7177]

I love this video, so chock full of good info! Can I use something other than cedar chips for the chicks, cause the smell of cedar chips is so strong it takes my breath and I wouldn't want the chicks to breathe it either. What do you recommend I use instead?

[@charlesc.mcdonald4545]

helpful as always becky, you inspired me to start living simple and now i have my own lot of good land and i'm growing my own garden and raising my own chickens, life is good

[@cmaylene6787]

My goals! Chicken coop, next!

[@hystericallaughter2311]

Hows it going so far?

[@daniellesduckheadhomestead3127]

I've read that cedar wood shavings are not a good option for chick bedding. Cedar is far to aromatic for the chicks immature lungs and can cause respiratory distress. Pine shavings would be a better option. Hope this helps someone out.

[@BeckysHomestead]

+Duckhead Homestead here's what the usda has to say about cedar plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/cs_juvi.pdf

[@jag01730]

Duckhead Homestead You're correct, cedar shavings are highly irritating to chicks. Stick with pine.

[@tristankamann1788]

Duckhead Homestead same

[@itskylierae]

Duckhead Homestead yes I heard that too

[@zanna2679]

Danielle’s Duckhead Homestead ya stick with pine

[@billlaut608]

This was an EXCELLENT video primer! Thank you for returning to the subject of chickens, and placing everything we need to know to get started in one convenient video. Definitely one to save to my hard drive!
Also, may I suggest you consider producing an updated version of an earlier video, where you described the different breeds of chickens? I would be interested in any insights and experience you gained since making that video.

[@breannahayes307]

I have chickens

[@austinbonde9041]

Werr getting our first batch of chicks next week, we stopped by the feed store to get all our items for them yesterday and my kids got to hold the baby chicks, this morning my three year old woke up talking about how much she loved the baby chicks yesterday. Makes me even more excited for our little chickens to come!

[@no_name475]

This is a nice video! I do love collecting eggs as well. Over time the eggs can load up to a lot of money in a store but with chickens, they can be more expensive because, you have to keep providing food and I’m already &1000 Into six chickens. Becky, you have a very very good point though because the eggs you buy at the store can add up to the same amount you paid for your chickens. You have helped me also save a lot of money. Thanks for teaching me how to raise baby chickens properly, and teaching me the ways to spoil my chickens!!

[@no_name475]

By the way, This ISNT A HATE comment.

[@borrego9206]

Your explanations make me so calm and happy

[@gerrymarmee3054]

Baby chicks are addictive. I absolutely love them.

[@maddytaylor1263]

Becky you are truly the most wholesome human being on this planet please never stop making videos they bring joy to my heart

[@mandyzepeda5447]

So true. Her animals look so happy in every video

[@miracleshomesteadm3846]

Your explanations are fantastic and I love your enthusiasm!! Thx so much!

[@tshepisohamathi4298]

I thank God I found this channel,
I have been finding it very difficult to start raising layers, but now I see I don't need anything expensive, it's easy simple. South Africa

[@fivestars6452]

Thank you Becky, I was worried about getting chickens but thanks to you I know everything I need to know!

[@thebackshack]

Hello there,
Your videos have been some of the most helpful and inspirational of the entire world wide web. We are starting out and looking forward to a future filled with chickens. Your energy and enthusiasm is absolute. Thank you.

[@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts]

OMG Becky, I just found your channel and I LOVE it! You are So adorable!

[@bethanyshepherd6454]

Becky, you have been looking so pretty lately!!! -such a difference from when you first started your channel. (not that you weren't cute). You just look like you have lost so much weight, have a different hair color/style, and nice make up look. You just really look great! You look like you are happy and that may also contribute to your new look. On another note, I personally love your friendly voice. It is so sweet. lol Ps. I so appreciate your channel. I learn so much (great content) and you are very entertaining. I just really enjoy your channel... I figured it would be nice to give you props and compliments since it's important you know how appreciated you are since it is obvious you work quite hard to produce content to help others. So thanks again love. GOD BLESS YOU!! xoxo

[@kelcritcarroll]

Bethany Shepherd that was a nice comment😉😁

[@siobhansprouse3254]

Heyyyy, as someone who's kept reptiles: that weird looking heat 'lamp' is actually a ceramic heat bulb. Just to save you guys some search trouble. They're excellent at maintaining heat without the same light effects and tend to be slightly more fire-safe.

[@dian-yd5ud]

We just had chicks at the end of Aug. First time for us hatching any. What a fun experience for our grankids. They need that! All children do☺

[@alladicksonfineart1339]

Thank you so very much- great video! We purchased seven chickens last year, lost three to unknown reasons and just bought eight chicks and two ducklings... We are very new to this and very exciting to live homestead lifestyle. Thanks for your beautifully done video!!!!!!

[@jacoboliver1892]

Hello how are you doing today

[@bonnieharris7146]

You are still enthusiastic about your life on the homestead, so refreshing.

[@charlottedog5232]

Happened on the one when she was building her cabin, four shows later wow! what all she's accomplished!!! Very inspiring 💕

[@bsteele5287]

Your videos have been a big help to me. I really enjoy the detailed, practical information from someone who obviously know what she is talking about. I am about to buy my first chickens and you have saved me so much time and trouble. Thank you.

[@Jonathan-gq1js]

Becky u remind me so much of my grandma she used to raise chickens for their eggs

[@leedaniels9502]

Thanks to your videos I now have my 6 chickens for 2 years and love it!!.. Thanks for the helpful tips..

[@TheBettagurl]

I just shared this on my Facebook as I have friends who just got chicks recently and a few died .. hoping this helps them out

[@BeckysHomestead]

+TheBettagurl I hope it helps them. Thanks for the share ❤️😀

[@rachelkariuki2414]

Becky u r wonderful! I was brought up in kenya on farm with chickens, duck and ducklings, goats and cows. As a family we did farming too. I miss pure organic foods. I always love to watch ur videos and I enjoy alot. Am very much interested in homesteading if only I can have my own property. I can not be happier to live and do as u do homesteading. Pray for me that God gives me money to buy my own. Be blsd!

[@theheritagehousesc]

When i was a kid my mom would buy two baby chicks for us and we had to care for them. We use to put them in a tub and at night only we use to place a bottle with hot water in to keep them warm. They were just fine and cozy. We never lost any. Now days there are so many things that stores recommend! I believe chicks do get climatized into weather temps. If too cold give some extra heat but i think they will be just fine in warmer parts of the country. As with everything, the more we baby animals, the less strong they become.
Thank you for all the info you provide. So helpful! Don’t you have problems with predators in your area? I notice your coop is completely open and can’t lock chickens in, or the run doesn’t have a net on top.

[@grandcatsmama3421]

When I was working for a nursery school in the 80s, we visited a lady who had a few chickens and a lot of goats. She sold the goat's milk for people who couldn't drink cow's milk. She had a smaller yard than we had in our house in the suburbs.

[@ClockworkContessa]

Got 17 chickens to raise for my own organic eggs because I don't wish to support factory farming egg industry and I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. My chickens are my babies. I had no idea what wonderful pets they are. I've had them 8 months now and loving them so much. My one hen went broody so I saved a few eggs for her to sit on and looking forward to our second generation chicks. (We have 4 roosters, all such sweethearts). I miss when my babies were teeny little chirps but probably getting more breeds next year that I really want.

[@divinecommerce6760]

You're adorable Becky, thanks for the helpful tips such as only buy "pullets" if you don't want a free alarm clock! 😊💛

[@KanishQQuotes]

I find silky chicken amazing.
Love to see a video on raising silky chicken

[@amywhite5280]

I love my silkies. I live in Louisiana. I'm trying to get my year old rooster to mate with an older hen. It's been a week, zero eggs. Any suggestions is greatly appreciated

[@a.8774]

Love silkies

[@bluefoxthecutest2628]

When my hens were babies I didn't use a thermometer thing or sand.I used a regular bulb for the lamp.I cleaned out and old candle glass and used that for their water.
I think I saved ALOT of money.

[@greyhound785]

I just love it when Becky says LET'S GO! 😊

[@BeckysHomestead]

☀️❤️☀️

[@bubbletwins3586]

Ikrr

[@Youtuber-bx3xt]

Hi Becky ,I really loved your videos especially the first parts of the bodies,I had got my chicks yesterday they are just 2 days old but I already have a 1 month old chicken so all my chicks are happy and a big thanks.to you ma'am 😊

[@vak9851]

Becky you are so precious! I’m really enjoying being educated in homesteading. Somedayyyyy....I hope to have a little place of my own. God bless!

[@loganm3780]

Your chickens look so healthy 😊

[@ashtherealqueen]

You make it sound so fun! Thanks for the tips!

[@cameronm6116]

Love your channel Becky you have encouraged me to get chickens and I don’t regret it at all I love them

[@HappyBirdsGlitterNest]

I'm not sure about other areas, however there is a certain breed of Rooster that doesn't crow. They have been gaining popularity around the area I live.

[@alofuckit2529]

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[@alofuckit2529]

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[@sidneynetherway7322]

I’m just about to get chickens. I’m so excited now! Thanks Becky!

[@melaniegonzalez8316]

Becky is an icon

[@frostreagan2720]

Im getting chickens soon, and with your help im so ready!

[@theresawooten6455]

I was raised on a farm..and I didn't know all this stuff! Thanks!!

[@stephanier1336]

I can’t wait to get chicks! I am so excited to start my homestead!!! Buying land this coming year. Thanks for all your help!

[@ezbooksmarketing5898]

I am only a eight year old and its hard to make me cry but it's pretty easy to make me sad and its correct that you said that children will feed the chickens and I really want a pet chick or even a chicken

[@ezbooksmarketing5898]

Plus what chicken's eats

[@Lakelandcowboy69]

These videos are amazing. So much information and well presented. You should do seminars at events. I took a back yard chicken course in Orlando and none of this good information you have was presented.

[@Max_Snellink]

The rooster echo in the edit was gold.

[@Joe-sg8tk]

I sell eggs (and seasonal vegetables) to my local community for last 25 years. You might look into it on a small scale for extra money.

[@RaechelleJ]

one day I'll have hens

[@mp3songs626]

Rae Jen do u have hens now

[@Generatorsarefake]

LOL

[@Dan-lz8ot]

Do you have them

[@bladeofdespair3967]

Oneday,

[@mikkiasie]

It's been 2 years. Got any chickens yet?

[@OGworry]

I absolutely love chickens

[@callmeaiz]

Hi we live in the urban country so only way to get chicken/chicks is from the spinning thing to win a pet so that where our chicken is from but she still Lay’s eggs that are fresh also ty for the help on what they eat we have bean feeding them just whole corn before

[@markwalters1584]

Becky is so sweet.

[@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923]

2:46 depends on store. my local feed store sells straight run, but the majority are hens.

[@trinocervantes1670]

I have 1 light brahama hen and a cuckoo maran or bared rock hard to tell and 2 isa browns and one red ranger rooster and 1 Hampshire red it's so awesome and they all get along well

[@the.santos.lives.]

Thank you, Becky.

[@AandM8642]

Such a helpful video!! We just got baby chicks yesterday and this helped so much :)

[@audreynorton2557]

Finally an actually good video with actual information

[@cshifflet196]

I have hens and cows and live on a farm it is awesome in love in the country

[@wendythomas615]

Becky , very well done... you are very thorough and a very good teacher! Good Job!

[@robburke8867]

While watching you vids, I can feel the love!

[@CrispyOkra]

Got our first egg this morning from one of our five 20 week old Barred Rocks. Yay! 👍

[@BeckysHomestead]

+KriZm KrOp Five months, good

[@theoldfartsfarm5637]

My chicly babies are 3 my Nyah’s old and doing great.✌️👍🇨🇦

[@wilfredoalvarez650]

I love this lady.

[@Pinkenstein]

Medicated chick starter isn't a bad thing. It's not chock full of antibiotics and whatever else people think. It simply contains coccidiostats which is a microbe that inhibit the development of coccidiosis (also called "pasty butt"), which is the leading cause of death in chicks. If your chicks have not already been vaccinated for coccidia before you get them, it is a good idea to use medicated chick starter, especially in a hot and humid environment.

[@bluefoxthecutest2628]

I've never heard of that,when I raised my chicks we used organic food and they're fine now.

[@wenmao2947]

This is the most informative video by far!! I’m planning to have a couple of hens for my backyard and have watched dozens of videos but still struggling with how to start, and now finally got really helpful ideas from this video! Thank you very much🤗

[@axiomist1076]

Thanks for a very informative video. I just found out that hens can lay eggs w/o a rooster ! So it would be practical to have chickens in the backyard, as long as the law allows it. Well, I might just do that, because I love chickens. I even have a bumper sticker stuck to the side of my fridge that says just that. I bought it some years ago when they still had "The Chicken Store" in Key West. Key West has lots of chickens that run around loose and at one time they had to pay a guy I knew to catch them so they could be shipped upstate because the people were complaining about the roosters making too much noise.

[@Xnabiiee]

Wow thank you for the great help. We are getting 105 chicks. We bought them from online. Lol

[@alaskacosplay]

I used to have chickens back when I was younger and I had hens who laid plenty of eggs as a way to prevent the population from exploding to an unsustainable amount, I would gather 80% of the eggs, around 5 or 6 out of a batch of 8 or 9 and leave a couple of eggs under the mother to hatch and the ones I gathered tend to be put into the fridge or my breakfast omelets.

[@alexisfishinhuntinandfarmi2923]

I accasionally let one of my hens in the house, to play with my 1 year old brother and my dog. Goldie thinks she's a dog.

[@HarpreetSingh-yd9eu]

Beautiful hen .

[@beccyscully9657]

Hello Becky my name is Beccy I love watching your videos I live on home stead I have chickens and ducks and geese

[@shonaaudiobible]

Hey Becky! You are the best. Your videos are very helpful.

[@filipinanewfieblog9404]

Cute and healthy chickens
Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rickkube4608]

Been thinking about having some chickens, your vids are GREAT! I guess a guy can start smaller with 5 or 6 and go up from there! As long as the coop is big enough. Glad I found your vids!

[@sarasharp5822]

This is such a helpful video, and you are so fun to watch. Your enthusiasm is contagious! Thank you! 😊
Links to recommend products would help. I just found the heat bulb and thermostat you recommended, and I'm returning the radiant heater I bought. Your recommendation is cheaper and better!

[@travjacsimmyac]

Hey Becky, love your videos there so informative but fun to watch, have you ever thought of doing like a DVD on how to raise chickens? I'd defiantly buy it, you cover most of it in your previous videos but would love a guide from start to finish, thanks for another great video :)

[@randomvideosect8431]

Love your hens

[@maxtheflsh]

if you don't know how to tell between cockerels and hens at 1 day old then spread out their wings and hens have two rows, one a bit shorter and on top of the other row of feathers but cockerels only have one row.

[@JSHomesteader]

Great information Becky! I thought I knew about chickens, but you've really gone into great detail about some of the most important factors for raising chickens!!

[@jorgeluismedina5404]

Thanku

[@heatherj3385]

Great video Becky! I sent the link to my niece since she's getting excited about starting her own flock!

[@KevinBolsajian]

ONG I CLICKED FOR THE BABY CHICKIEEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@christinad.7947]

What a helpful and entertaining video. Lots of great information. Thank you, Becky.

[@chloepearce8855]

And Roosters protect your flock and there fun!!!!! Rooster are good to have.

[@darleneoliver7815]

i am processing of changing water
i purchases 10gallon cooler then ordered the plastic cup that replaces cooler spout it has two pieces on like rabbits use to drink
it keeps water evev temp and clean. less waste of drinking water

[@lauraslilhomestead9208]

this was a great one with loads of information ! Thanks Becky !

[@untilyoufallasleep9753]

You can also get exotic chicks at small family-owned pet stores

[@ddaiuto1956]

Thanks for all your information. Your awesome. 😍

[@AmandaAmanda-sh8lx]

Pullets are 75 percent likely hens. When I buy six I usually have 1-2 roosters from rural king.

[@timeforbigchange9417]

I love chickens!

[@kathyfairweather1401]

I am getting chicks and this was super helpful thank you!

[@Reddylion]

I will have chicks, chickens one day for sure.... good video. anil Reddy.

[@rosallikethiskeepitupevans297]

Beautiful.

[@evaseah5496]

Dear ,becky your place is so big and beautiful

[@josemontalvo4532]

I really enjoy your tips, hints, and advice on Chickens. I already had subscribed and put notifications on because you are awesome. Excellent outdoor presentation! Thank you for sharing.

[@callmeaiz]

Yay our first egg was made from our chicken very early 4 months

[@nimconalley8944]

I love becky's homestead video from jekkie I live at the back of Masonic

[@fatladyfarmer2025]

Thank you Becky. Nice overview on raising chickens

[@sandy-md5tl]

Thank u so much this was the most useful chick caring video I’m gonna get a few chicks in California

[@edithwortman32]

Me encanta toda la información que proporciona!!!muchas gracias 😊

[@michelle10261]

Great video you have covered everything about chickens.