April 25, 2025|Chickens, Homesteading, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! After 15 years with huskies, horses, llamas, and minis, my chickens and ducks still steal the show. I’ve raised them naturally—free-range, holistic care—and they’re my homestead heroes. Here’s why chickens top my list (with ducks close behind) as the best pets for any sustainable farm girl.
Reason 1: Egg Bounty
My hens lay over a dozen daily; ducks add rich beauties—natural breakfast for years! I use layer feed from my local co-op — but the pasture’s their buffet.
Reason 2: Land Helpers
Chickens scratch pests; ducks slug-hunt. My garden’s cleaner without chemicals—holistic teamwork! My flock drastically reduced the bug problems and in turn it is feeding them with fresh protein when not being supplemented with live mealworms that I grow and farm for them.
Reason 3: Pure Personality
Hens strut like queens; ducks waddle with sass. My flock greets me daily and follows me around as I work outside in the fields and garden — country charm at its best.
Reason 4: Low-Fuss Sustainability
A chicken waterer & feeder set (https://amzn.to/4ntOETI), scraps, and a safe coop — done. Ducks need a puddle, but they’re just as easy. Nature does the heavy lifting.
Chickens and ducks are my homestead heart—productive, fun, and green. Pin this for pet love, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more from my natural crew!