Chicken Support Insights - Episode 8: Planning Your Flock Before the Spring Rush

Valley Hatchery Podcast · Jan 21, 2026 · 4m

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Thinking about ordering chickens but not sure if you are truly ready? In this episode of Chicken Insights Podcast, Cortney and Connie encourage chicken keepers like you to slow down and plan your flock intentionally before the spring rush hits.

Building on ideas introduced in Episode 7, they walk through how to define your homestead goals, whether that means eggs, meat, compost support, or calm temperament, and why those goals should guide every flock decision. They also discuss how to match flock size to your available space, time, and…