The Absolute Best Chickens for Our Homestead & Why You Probably Shouldn't Keep Them

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4 ай бұрын

Where we sourced our original chicks - www.icelandicchicken.com/
More about Icelandics - livestockconservancy.org/heri...
How our chicken barn & yard are laid out - • Finished (mostly) Chic...
How we mix our feed - • Mixing Our Own Whole G...
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@FyNyth 4 ай бұрын

Sharing our experiences as we head into our 4th year with Icelandic Chickens. Hopefully some of it is helpful info for you if you are considering this amazing landrace chicken! Where we sourced our original chicks, David Grote is one of the few folks working hard to import good stock to the States from Iceland - www.icelandicchicken.com/ More about Icelandics - livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/icelandic-chicken/ How our chicken barn & yard are laid out - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bb-IYMKWqt7FiHU.html How we mix our feed - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8qSf7WrqrepYmQ.html

@KatherineWalden 4 ай бұрын

I always feel like I am receiving a surprise gift when you upload a new video. your videography, combined with a very peaceful and straightforward delivery of your story truly is a gift

@lindaleal809 4 ай бұрын

Same thoughts here. Always interesting videos. Today, especially, what a happy surprise to watch Ariel and her flock and take a break from world news.

@Flowergurl2000 4 ай бұрын

So wonderful and informative.

@karinlynncumming5397 4 ай бұрын

I like that you generally respect your chickens and two roosters. I watch some homesteaders that don’t seem to “care the same way. I’ve always loved your channel , your respect for nature and generally kind way you look after your land.

@katherinekelly5380 4 ай бұрын

I realize you chose these chickens for practical reason but just want to mention what pretty birds they are ! I also appreciate how neat a clean you keep everything ! Your place seems very well organized

@bjlyon615 4 ай бұрын

That they have the freedom to leave is a beautiful thing.

@Diligent-dp7gi 4 ай бұрын

WOW!! Your Icelandic ROOSTERS are GORGEOUS !! 🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓🐓❣

@jonap5740 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed watching Amber hatch and mother those ducklings! Thanks for the education, Ariel. I woulda never knowed!!

@EnglishCoach3Ts 4 ай бұрын

I love listening to you talk about your chickens. I would love to have chickens one day and this breed sounds like the perfect fit for me as well.

@mags102755 4 ай бұрын

The Icelandic Chickens are beautiful. Thanks for sharing Ariel.

@christineb8148 4 ай бұрын

They are such beautiful birds! I really enjoy how they behave in the videos you share.

@RickiHockersmith83 Ай бұрын

With all those extra eggs. You can learn how to cook and make different dishes like Chinese Tomatoes and Eggs, Deep Fried Egg Salad Recipe, Burmese eggs curry, delicious Thai omelette, etc. 😊👍 You can find all these yummy recipes on YT. 🥰😛

@herbwitch5681 4 ай бұрын

Those are good looking birds. If I wasn’t in Texas, I’d be tempted, especially by the brave, attentive roosters. I lost several hens to predators, including raccoons, loose dogs, and hawks, this past summer, and both roosters hid when they were needed! I don’t think they would be happy with our summers, though. I have a couple other breeds I’m looking at adding to my collection. I like getting varieties with features that I like and letting the barnyard mixing begin.

@lindaleal809 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Ariel, for this video. All the best to you and those you love.

@walkinginwatercolourswithmicah 4 ай бұрын

They are beautiful chickens! Enjoyed this, thnx!. I have about 26 on our 1.27 acres and love them so much. Here in the PNW we can have a variety of breeds because of the year round mild temps. And broodies are maddening at times 🤣

@beaut67flowers 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! Enjoyed it so much! Your chickens are exceptionally beautiful and their feathered and furry friends are charming too. Thank you for sharing the lovely scenes and interesting info.

@growdigital9989 3 ай бұрын

This must be one of the most beautiful Icelandic flocks I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing.

@tamarasself-sufficientlife7539 4 ай бұрын

I like your explanations. I have ISA Browns and Black Star. The ISA’s lay jumbo eggs almost daily. I don’t let mine out in winter too much. Located on Tug Hill Plateau, we have weasel, mink, fishers, fox, hawks. I have two Great Pyrenees & a Lab.

@delmadehoyos1946 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for another wonderful video. I so love to watch for the information, but even more so for the scenery and nature....just absolutely beautiful! 😊❤

@Beezer.D.B. 4 ай бұрын

Such beautiful birds. Such an array of colors and patterns! When I was young, the color variation was probably why I loved Bantys over the big reds, or all whites, Plymouths, or other big hens we had. Probably also why my 1st Fishbowl housed Guppies instead of Goldfish… love the variety and “surprise” factor! 🥰

@dawnbaker9274 4 ай бұрын

Your videos are gifts I can't wait to open. ❤ I live in TX, so not the birds for us. 😅

@DragonflyenAmber 4 ай бұрын

After hearing you speak about these birds for a few years now I'm convinced this would be a good breed for me. Not only are they beautiful they are hardy which is good for our northern climate. Their temperament and ability to adapt sound like a great fit too.

@TheArt4M 2 ай бұрын

Your birds are wonderful. I probably wouldn’t get too much done for just watching them..lol

@dorisharrison9885 4 ай бұрын

Very healthy chickens,enjoyed the video,also the ducks😮😊💜

@rhondamastropoalo2237 4 ай бұрын

Think those are the most beautiful chicken’s I’ve ever seen! They look well taken care of.🤗

@patriciafuchs5970 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial!!

@suepeterson5675 4 ай бұрын

This was so nice Ariel , Thank you for sharing. 👍👍

@RhondaAlbash 4 ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching your video! I am surprised and glad you do not have more predators! Your chickens are so beautiful and useful! This was a very interesting and informative video! Thanks for posting it! Have a wonderful week!

@bjlyon615 4 ай бұрын

Very informative, interesting and fun!

@cathywco 4 ай бұрын

Very informative. Beautiful birds!

@jpennturner 4 ай бұрын

We kept Indian runners and khaki Campbell for years, they are the best for laying.

@joannak4640 4 ай бұрын

Such a wonderful video!! Thank you ❤️

@noramax2925 4 ай бұрын

Greetings from Wisconsin! Been watching your vlogs from the beginning. This info was most excellent. I am considering Icelandics here in the northeast. Thank you for your thorough information. I’ll look up Whippoorwill Farm.

@susananderson618 4 ай бұрын

Great video. Your chics and roosters are beautiful.

@papajeff5486 4 ай бұрын

As your chickens get to their less productive stage, do they go to freezer camp? Is that difficult for you? Does Clay help with that? We had some rules about our meat animals…no names, no petting or cuddling. Do you practice any similar rules? Thank you for sharing, for East Tennessee.

@wendyweaver8749 4 ай бұрын

@papajeff5486 - Morgan Gold (Gold Shaw Farm channel), names all of his chickens, and his ducks and geese that are not being raised over one season solely as meat birds. He also names his cattle, even the steers that will be butchered. He treats his birds similarly to how Ariel does, particularly in terms of free ranging. When a beloved bird - Jemima Puddleduck - died, he did mourn her death but also considered the meal she became to be a celebration of her life.

@jonap5740 4 ай бұрын

PS Hope your brother is doing well. (The one you introduced us to)

@margittkennedy1311 4 ай бұрын

Since we live in the middle of a large city, a good portion of what we feed our chickens, goes to feed the neighborhood squirrels and rats! Also small birds. Gets expensive. We did find a rat bait that is a birth control rather than poison which does keep the population down significantly, however that is pricy as well. Our cat is not interested if fighting with big rats or squirrels but our large labradoodle is a good hunter. We aren't allowed roosters in Denver, and only 6 chickens. Therefore, our birds are spoiled (free range) the eggs expensive, and the entertainment value high! The love to snuggle, knock on the door for treats, and lead us to the mealy worm container! More pets than farm animals for us I guess but enjoyable.