Homestead Poultry

6 Best Chicken Breeds for the Homestead

There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from! When it comes to choosing the best chicken breeds for…

3 years ago

How to Keep Chickens Warm during the Winter

One question that many northern homesteaders may find themselves asking is: how can I help my homestead flock stay warm…

3 years ago

6 Tips for Buying Chicks- Homestead Edition

Spring on the homestead often leads to a major case of chick fever! Whether you are looking to start your…

3 years ago

8 Healthy Boredom Busters for Chickens

Boredom can become an issue for homestead flock’s that have to be cooped up due to inclement weather. The winter…

3 years ago

Guide for Choosing Chicken Breeds for the Homestead

There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from when it comes to starting your first flock or adding…

3 years ago

8 Biosecurity Tips for Homestead Chickens

Biosecurity is extremely important for homestead chicken keepers. Biosecurity is the measures you take to prevent disease, parasites, and pathogens…

3 years ago

20 Ways to Keep Your Chickens’ Water from Freezing

Want to overcome one of the toughest winter chicken keeping problems on the homestead? Figure out how to keep your…

3 years ago

What to Feed Chickens During the Winter

A balanced diet is important year round to keep your flock healthy. During the winter, your flock’s dietary needs change…

3 years ago

How to Get Rid of Mice in the Chicken Coop

Your homestead flock may not be the only ones who think their coop is a safe, warm place to live.…

3 years ago

Why Do Hens Stop Laying During the Winter?

Fall is over and with it the fall molt is nearly finished, which means you might expect egg production to…

3 years ago