Tune-in to Farmer Greg Peterson of the Urban Farm! This Saturday, we’ll be talking about #BackyardLivestock

Farmer Greg joined by Kari Spencer of The Micro Farm Project.
The benefits of keeping backyard chickens. More than just eggs, the other ‘stacking functions’ they provide.
How laying hens produce eggs as they age.
Discussion of building shelter for egg laying, roosting and protection from predators. The importance of nesting boxes and roosting bars.
Farmer Greg explains how he constructed simple laying boxes.
List of materials needed to preditor proof your shelter from coyotes to mice. Advantages of hardware cloth.
Discussion of city regulations for chickens. Each city may have different regulations.
The 2 myths about roosters: when do they crow and do you need one for eggs production.
Advantages of goats! Milk and cheese, even fertilizer. One of the most efficient animals. To get milk, the goat must have a baby.
Kari’s favorite types of goat breeds.
Discussion of other backyard animals to consider. Turkeys (which do lay large eggs), ducks, quail, even bees!
Tune-in to Farmer Greg Peterson of the Urban Farm! This Saturday, we’ll be talking about #BackyardLivestock