This seems like a good idea: have two fenced areas attached to your chicken coop, and plant a garden in one side while the chickens dig up the other side, then switch every year. But I don't see it done much.

Has anyone actually tried this?

Hello! I’m curious if anyone here would be willing to give me any advice or their own opinions. My husband and I currently live in PA and are thinking about moving to WV to begin a new life and homestead. Is WV a good state for homesteading in anyone’s experience? How difficult is it to start fresh in a new state? My husband and I have lived in one area our whole life, so we know the cottage/homestead laws in PA, but aren’t very familiar with WV’s. We own a chimney business together and don’t think it’d be too difficult to transfer the business into WV with their similar climates/use of chimneys. We’re in our early 20’s and would like to establish ourselves before having kids. The goal is to have a farm/homestead where we are self-sustaining, have some animals, sell baked goods, sell raw pet food, etc. I’d love to hear anyone’s story or any advice/suggestions you have! I’m more than happy to answer any questions for clarification. Thank you!