When it comes to homesteading you always want to make sure that everything you use has multiple purposes. The best examples of this would be with chickens.

It seems that every homestead that you walk onto will have chickens and while they may not be the best-smelling creatures, their uses seem to be endless.

Obviously, you can use them for their eggs and meat but did you also know that they are great gardeners? Seriously! They are! I have recently discovered how to put chickens to work by providing nitrogen for the compost pile, how they can replace machine tillers and so much more!

So sit back and relax and let's look at the wonderful uses of chickens! 

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