Backyard Chicken Eggonomics: How Much Does it Really Cost to Raise Chickens?

I’ve found that this is a question I’m often asked when I tell people that I raise backyard chickens. How much does it cost in dollars as well as time? So I decided to start taking notes of all my expenditure, the time that I spend on tending my flock as well as what I’m getting out of having backyard chickens. I always figured I kinda broke even, but I was surprised to discover that I actual turn a handsome profit for my labor of love. Continue reading “Backyard Chicken Eggonomics: How Much Does it Really Cost to Raise Chickens?”

All Creatures Living in Harmony.

Just a simple moment in the garden today. I’m so proud of Sasha and how good she is with the girls now.

Samurai Piper. Cuz… Chicken Armor.

A half-assed attempt to build armor for my often bullied silkie. Sword training will commence at sunrise. Impulsive she is. Yet, not too old for training.

Prototype A: Death Proof Mark I

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Beak proof armor.

 

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I’m still working on the attachment part, but she’s got full range of movement. This officially signals that I have too much time on my hands.

Here’s what I did:

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Sketched out and cut a pattern.

 

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Transferred it to some non-skid soft material

 

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I used dividers from a fastener container for the armor plating.

 

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Drilled and sewed them puppies on.

 

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Bad-ass paint job complete with predator eyes and then test fit.

 

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Some sweet padding that also holds the stitching together.

 

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Battle-Piper 3000. Get some!