Member crightonfamilyfarm
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We have a wood cookstove in our living room. It has allowed us to cut heating costs of propane from using gas stove. We have cooked breakfast like eggs, ham, sausage and bacon on the top as well as veggies. In the oven I have made bread, stuffed peppers, garlic bread, meatloaf and many other items.
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I have collected eggs and put in my pockets as well. I try to be very careful. I forgot one day after collecting eggs from my coops and basket full so I put the egg in my pocket that didn’t fit. Forgot my phone was in it too. Bent over to do something and it cracked all over my cell phone. It was one costly egg.
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There is not a set rule 12 hens to one rooster. Different breeds and each rooster are unique. 6-8 hens is a good rule to start with. If you notice a hen being favored or the rooster over mating then you know you need to add more or switch out roosters. Some roosters just think that is all they need to do. Other roosters do their job protecting the hens and keeping them in line and happy. I have raised and bred rare breeds for quite awhile.
As far as clipping you will likely need to do it several times a year or use netting over the fenced area or run.