Episode 153 - Why Autumn Is the Smartest Time to Get Chickens

Episode 153 - Why Autumn Is the Smartest Time to Get Chickens

From Ditch The Store by CJ Steedman

March 2, 2026 · 31 min · Season 4 · Episode 153

About this episode

In this episode, CJ Steedman explains why autumn is the best time to start a chicken flock and provides a practical 30-day plan to get started.

Episode 153: Why Autumn Is the Smartest Time to Get Chickens Thinking about getting chickens? Don’t wait for spring. In this episode, I explain why autumn is actually the smartest time to start your flock — and exactly what to do over the next four weeks to set yourself up properly. You’ll learn: The best age birds to buy for autumn timing Why daylight hours matter more than cold weather How to set up your coop before birds arrive What to feed (and what not to waste money on) A simple 30-day plan to get started If you’ve been sitting on the fence, this will help you take the first practical step. Journals Beekeeping Journal https://amzn.to/46iNapz Chicken Keeping Journal https://amzn.to/44QgctY Goatkeeping Journal https://amzn.to/4lzYGSa Farm Management Journal https://amzn.to/4eSFfRL Printables Chicken Keeping Printable - https://www.mojohomestead.net/journal-chicken Canva 2026 Calendar https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBSZ73834/_ANyUH2p76eAOtATkZBxug/view?utm_content=DAHBSZ73834&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview Life’s too short to eat store-bought eggs.

People in this episode

Host: CJ Steedman

Topics covered

  • chickens
  • autumn
  • coop setup
  • feeding
  • 30-day plan

Keywords

  • chickens
  • autumn
  • coop setup
  • feeding
  • 30-day plan
  • poultry
  • backyard farming

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Beekeeping Journal, Chicken Keeping Journal, Goatkeeping Journal, Farm Management Journal, Chicken Keeping Printable, Canva 2026 Calendar

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