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 zero experience—and I’m giving you the 3 most important tips for beginners, plus one powerful bonus step that will make your chicken-keeping journey easier and more faith-filled.

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...this episode is the practical, faith-based encouragement you’ve been looking for.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to start small and avoid chicken overwhelm

✅ How to find reliable information and learn as you go

✅ How to handle mistakes with grace (and what the chickens taught me!)

✅ A bonus tip to keep your chicken journey rooted in purpose and faith

Whether you're raising chickens for fresh eggs, food security, or fun, these tips will help you start confidently—without getting lost in YouTube rabbit holes or buying a bunch of stuff you don’t need.

🎁 Grab your FREE Beginner’s Chicken Guide:

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If this episode helped you, please follow, rate, and review the podcast—and don’t forget to share it with a friend who’s dreaming of chickens, too.

And remember: You can trust God to lead you—yes, even into the chicken coop.

– Tori Gass | Lost Sheep Farm