Prepperвђ™s Livestock Handbook -

Place coops and barns within "line of sight" or "earshot" of your primary dwelling. Use "Deep Litter" bedding methods to provide natural warmth through decomposition during winter.

Always have three females for every one male to ensure genetic diversity and backup breeders. Prepper’s Livestock Handbook

Use hydroponic trays to sprout grains (barley/oat), turning 1 lb of seed into 7 lbs of lush green feed in 7 days. Place coops and barns within "line of sight"