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 if you're raising chickens with kids or trying to convince your spouse to say yes.

Whether you’re just starting out or trying to decide if chickens are right for your family, this episode is full of beginner tips for raising backyard chickens, homestead planning advice, and faith-based encouragement for the journey ahead.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to get your spouse and kids excited and involved

✅ Key conversations to have before bringing home baby chicks

✅ What to expect as a family when starting with chickens

✅ BONUS: A simple prayer to ask God for wisdom in small homesteading decisions

This is your go-to guide for families asking:

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  “How do I prepare my family for chickens?”

  
  


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  “What should I do before starting a backyard flock?”

  
  


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  “Is raising chickens with kids hard?”

  
  


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  “How do I start homesteading with zero experience?”

  
  

👩‍🌾 Whether you’re in an apartment dreaming of chickens or already clearing a corner of your backyard for a coop, this episode is packed with practical steps, honest insight, and real encouragement to help you start with confidence and God’s peace.

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– Tori Gass | Lost Sheep Farm