Home Steading

Setting up with your own backyard chicken flock

 with help from our team at Elemental Survivalist makes the process fun and

 easy. We have done all the hard work to save you time and money. We will provide you with all the necessary resources, education and expertise needed to build a successful chicken flock. We offer a full consultation service to determine your exact needs and goals. We also provide continued support for a successful flock throughout the years. We also provide educational workshops to help raise the standard of care for your flock. Our mission is for you to have a backyard flock

 that provides food security, is disease free and provides

 hours of entertainment and satisfaction.

With the current state of the world… from the pandemic, to supply chain break downs, food shortages, Inflation, political climate, and war the in Ukraine... this has left many people looking for ways to provide for themselves and their families in more sustainable ways. Keeping a flock of backyard chickens can offer many benefits to the homesteader, even during these trying times. 

Your birds will provide eggs which can be used for food. The eggs are also a great source of nutrition as they contain all the essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals to maintain good health. Additionally, they are higher in Omega 3 fatty acids and contain higher levels of beta carotene. Eggs produced by backyard chickens are often more flavorful than eggs from store-bought birds, and they usually have a more vibrant yellow or orange yolk. 

Backyard chickens can also serve as a natural form of pest control. From flies to rats and other rodents, a backyard flock of chickens can keep the little critters away from the property. Additionally, the manure can be used as natural fertilizer for gardens and farmlands. The chickens' droppings have a high nutrient content and can be used to increase crop yields naturally.

The maintenance cost of owning a flock of backyard chickens is also very low. Chickens require a coop, some food, and water, but not much else. They are also quite easy to care for, requiring very little in terms of day-to-day maintenance. Keeping a small flock of chickens requires the right equipment and tools for proper care and maintenance. First and foremost, you will need a coop or housing for your chickens. The coop should be large enough to accommodate the chickens and have easy access for cleaning and egg collection. It should also be constructed using materials that are safe and durable enough to protect your chickens from the elements and predators.

Once you have the housing set up, you will need a few other pieces of equipment to keep your chickens healthy and happy. A feeder and waterer are essential to provide food and clean water. A feeder can be either a gravity feeder or a hanging feeder, while a waterer should be a reliable system that can be filled with fresh water regularly. You will also need to provide bedding for your chickens, such as straw, wood shavings, or even hay. This will provide insulation and comfort for your chickens, as well as absorb moisture from their droppings. Lastly, you will need a few tools to help you clean and maintain the coop. A shovel, rake, broom, and dustpan are essential for cleaning up the bedding and droppings. 

The extraordinary benefits of a backyard chicken flock are numerous. Not only can you enjoy eggs and meat from your own flock, but you will also find companionship, entertainment, a connection to the past and present and a host of educational opportunities from raising your own chickens that cannot be underestimated. In addition, having chickens brings a sense of pride and accomplishment, a connection to nature and a chance to help sustain the environment by producing your own, sustainable supply of food. Amidst today's hectic, complicated lives, it's reassuring to know one can still participate in a basic, natural, organic way of life— Elemental Living.