- 05 Nov, 2025 *
We started raising chickens on our farm mostly to cut down on ticks and bugs. That’s what I tell anyone who asks. But, honestly, I think about how these birds might do more for us—and maybe for our family’s future.
When you butcher a chicken, you’re left with a lot besides just meat. There’s the bones, feet, and even the odd bits most folks toss. I’ve always felt it’s a waste. So, I started making bone broth, mostly as an experiment, but I’ve come to really like it.
Bone broth isn’t fancy. Water, bones, a few vegetab…
- 05 Nov, 2025 *
We started raising chickens on our farm mostly to cut down on ticks and bugs. That’s what I tell anyone who asks. But, honestly, I think about how these birds might do more for us—and maybe for our family’s future.
When you butcher a chicken, you’re left with a lot besides just meat. There’s the bones, feet, and even the odd bits most folks toss. I’ve always felt it’s a waste. So, I started making bone broth, mostly as an experiment, but I’ve come to really like it.
Bone broth isn’t fancy. Water, bones, a few vegetables if you’ve got them, and a long simmer on the stove. You end up with something simple, good for your gut and joints, so they say. I like that it’s something I can use every part of the animal for, not just the fillets and drumsticks. Feels right.
Sometimes I imagine this turning into a business my kids might run one day. Raising animals, feeding the family, and making something healthy from what we’ve got—not a bad way to live.
If you’ve got chickens, or can get some bones cheap, give bone broth a try. It’s easy, hearty, and warms you up after morning chores. Maybe you’ll like it as much as we do.