Chickens and Farming Made Easy | Micro-Homestead and Small-Scale Farming for Beginners | Simple Tips for Backyard Garden and Livestock for Faith Led Families
Have you ever dreamed of collecting fresh eggs from your own backyard, starting a homestead with your children, or learning how to raise baby chicks while keeping God at the center of your family life?
Welcome to Chickens and Farming Made Easy with Tori Gass of Lost Sheep Farm—a faith-filled homesteading podcast for beginners, moms, and families who want to slow down, grow food, raise chickens, and live a Christ-centered farm life (even if you’re starting small in a backyard or suburban neighborhood).
Whether you’re searching “chicken breeds for beginners,” “how to raise backyard chickens for eggs and meat,” “Christian homesteading tips for moms,” or “how to homestead with kids while keeping faith first,” you’re in the right place.
On this podcast, you’ll discover:
🐓 Beginner-friendly chicken keeping tips (raising chicks, choosing the right breed, daily routines, coops, and feeding basics)
🌱 Backyard and small-space homesteading strategies (gardens, starter crops, and simple ways to grow food anywhere)
👩👧👦 How to raise children on a homestead with responsibility, faith, and joy
🙏 Faith-based encouragement for moms and families balancing homesteading, homemaking, and discipleship
🌾 Honest conversations about farm life—the victories, the messes, and the lessons God teaches through the land
💛 Devotions and spiritual truths that remind us we are stewards, not owners, of God’s creation
We’re a real family who lost everything in a flood—our animals, our home, our plans—and started over with nothing but Jesus, a laptop, and a calling to steward the land in His name. From that heartbreak, Lost Sheep Farm was born. Now we share our journey to encourage yours.
Each week, we combine practical homesteading know-how, faith-based parenting encouragement, and real family farm stories—with plenty of chicken chaos and humor along the way. Whether you’re wrangling toddlers or hens (or both), this show is for anyone who feels called to a slower, more intentional, God-centered lifestyle.
✨ Subscribe now and join a community of homesteading families who love Jesus, chickens, gardening, and raising kids to know the value of hard work and faith.
– Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @LostSheepFarm
– Email us anytime at [email protected] (we’d love your questions and prayer requests!)
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This isn’t perfection—this is real Christian homesteading life with chickens, children, mud boots, and mercy. Pull up your boots, grab your coffee, and let’s build a homestead and a faith that lasts.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2025
Our Biggest Beginner Homestead Fails (and the 4-Step Reset to Recover)
Are you a beginner homesteader feeling overwhelmed by garden disasters, chicken chaos, or just not knowing where to start? You’re not alone—and in today’s episode of Chickens & Farming Made Easy, I’m…
How to Start a Homestead as a SAHM: Beginner’s Guide to Chickens, Gardens, and Self-Sufficiency
Ever wondered how to start a homestead as a complete beginner—especially if you’re balancing it all as a stay-at-home mom? In this episode of Chickens and Farming Made Easy, I share not just the step…
Which Breed of Chickens to Add to Your Homestead: My Top 4 Beginner-Friendly Choices for Starting Your First Flock
Have you been wondering what are the best chicken breeds for beginners? Or maybe you’ve searched “best chickens for hot climates,” “cold-hardy chicken breeds for homesteads,” or “which chickens lay t…
How I Started My Own Homestead Step-by-Step: Zero to Self-Sufficiency in 12 Months
Are you dreaming of building your own homestead from scratch, but overwhelmed by where to start? In this heartfelt and practical episode, “How I Started My Own Homestead Step-by-Step: Zero to Self-Su…
Mini-Farms & Micro-Homesteads: 3 Simple Tips to Get Started Anywhere
Dreaming of starting a homestead but think you don’t have enough land? The truth is, you don’t need acres to live more self-sufficiently—you can begin right where you are! In this episode, I’ll share…
How I Started Raising Chickens With No Experience: 3 Essential Tips for Beginners
this episode, I share how I started raising chickens with no experience—and the 3 beginner-friendly tips that will help you avoid common mistakes, save money, and enjoy the journey from day one. Whet…
How to Start Raising Meat Chickens in Your Backyard: 5 Quick Tips for Beginners
Thinking about raising meat chickens in your backyard but feeling a bit overwhelmed? You’re not alone! In this episode of Chickens and Farming Made Easy, I break down 5 quick, essential tips every be…
Small-Space Gardens & Composting: Beginner Homestead Tips for Every Mom
Do you wish you could start a garden—but feel stuck with limited space, no time, and little experience? You're not alone! In this episode of Chickens and Farming Made Easy, I’m sharing my best small-…
Turning Homesteading Into Your Job: Make a Living from the Land
Are you dreaming of escaping the 9–5 and turning your homestead into a full-time income? In this episode, I share how I built a life and livelihood through chickens, gardens, value-added goods, and f…
3 Simple Ways to Start Micro-Homesteading with Chickens (Even If You Have No Land!)
Think you need acres of land to start your homestead? Think again! In this episode of Chickens and Farming Made Easy, Tori Gass from Lost Sheep Farm breaks down how to start micro-homesteading with c…
Starting a Neww Homestead: 3 Things I Would Do First if I Started Over
If I had to start over from scratch—after all the messes, miracles, and muddy lessons—these are the three things I’d do differently when starting a homestead. Whether you’re dreaming of chickens and …
How to Prepare Your Family for Backyard Chickens: 3 Things to Do Before You Start
Thinking about raising backyard chickens with your family, but not sure if everyone’s ready? In this episode, we’re talking about the 3 most important things to do before starting a flock, especially…
Faith, Family, and Chickens: Building a Backyard Life That Honors God
Are you dreaming of a backyard homestead that nurtures your family, grows your faith, and brings fresh eggs to your table? In this episode, we dive deep into how to build a faith-filled family farm l…
Backyard Chickens for the First Time: How I Started with No Experience (3 Tips + Bonus)
Thinking about raising backyard chickens but have no idea where to start? You are not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing how I got started with raising chickens at home for the very first time—with …
How to Start Raising Chickens: 5 Steps You Can Take Right Now
How to Start Raising Chickens: 5 Steps You Can Take Right Now
Are you ready to start raising chickens but not sure where to begin? In this no-fluff, faith-filled episode, we walk you through 5 simple…
Raising Chickens and Children: Building Bonds and Teaching Life Lessons Through Backyard Chores
What if your chicken coop could become a classroom—and your backyard chores, a doorway to lifelong lessons? In this heartwarming and faith-rooted episode, we dive into the beauty of raising children …
Must-Have Supplies for Butchering Chickens at Home: Tools, Tips, and Setup You Actually Need
Getting ready to butcher your own chickens at home? 🐔 This episode is your ultimate guide to the must-have tools and supplies for butchering chickens—perfect for beginners, backyard chicken keepers, …
3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Backyard Chickens (Beginner Tips Inside!)
So you’re thinking about raising chickens? Or maybe you’ve already brought home a few hens and now you’re wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into. In this episode of Chickens and Farming Made Easy…
How to Prepare Your Homestead for the End of the World End-Proofing Your Farm, Your Faith, and Your Flock
Are you ready for the end times? Whether it’s the last days or just a hard season, there’s a lot we can—and should—be preparing for. In today’s episode, we’re starting with that big, bold question: W…
Scared to Get Chickens: How to Start with Confidence
Thinking about raising chickens but feeling overwhelmed by the unknown? You're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the biggest fears new chicken keepers face—from choosing the right breed and build…