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Episode 153 - Why Autumn Is the Smartest Time to Get Chickens
Episode 153: Why Autumn Is the Smartest Time to Get Chickens
Thinking about getting chickens? Don’t wait for spring.
In this episode, I explain why autumn is actually the smartest time to start your flock — and exactly what to do over the next four weeks to set yourself up properly.
You’ll learn:
The best age birds to buy for autumn timing
Why daylight hours matter more than cold weather
How to set up your coop before birds arrive
What to feed (and what not to waste money on)
- A simple 30-day plan to get started
If you’ve been sitting on the fence, this will help you take the first practical step.
Journals
Beekeeping Journal https://amzn.to/46iNapz
Chicken Keeping Journal https://amzn.to/44QgctY
Goatkeeping Journal https://amzn.to/4lzYGSa
Farm Management Journal https://amzn.to/4eSFfRL
Printables
Chicken Keeping Printable - https://www.mojohomestead.net/journal-chicken
Canva 2026 Calendar
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBSZ73834/_ANyUH2p76eAOtATkZBxug/view?utm_content=DAHBSZ73834&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview
Life’s too short to eat store-bought eggs.
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By CJ SteedmanEpisode 153: Why Autumn Is the Smartest Time to Get Chickens
Thinking about getting chickens? Don’t wait for spring.
In this episode, I explain why autumn is actually the smartest time to start your flock — and exactly what to do over the next four weeks to set yourself up properly.
You’ll learn:
The best age birds to buy for autumn timing
Why daylight hours matter more than cold weather
How to set up your coop before birds arrive
What to feed (and what not to waste money on)
- A simple 30-day plan to get started
If you’ve been sitting on the fence, this will help you take the first practical step.
Journals
Beekeeping Journal https://amzn.to/46iNapz
Chicken Keeping Journal https://amzn.to/44QgctY
Goatkeeping Journal https://amzn.to/4lzYGSa
Farm Management Journal https://amzn.to/4eSFfRL
Printables
Chicken Keeping Printable - https://www.mojohomestead.net/journal-chicken
Canva 2026 Calendar
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBSZ73834/_ANyUH2p76eAOtATkZBxug/view?utm_content=DAHBSZ73834&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview
Life’s too short to eat store-bought eggs.