Homestead Poultry

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

Natural Products for Chickens on the Homestead

While I like to source most of my natural remedies right from my homestead, I am also not against supporting…

3 years ago

How Vinegar Affects Chickens

You may have heard about putting apple cider vinegar in your flock’s water to improve their health. However, before you…

3 years ago

Natural Wormers for Chickens

While there are homeopathic and herbal concoctions made specifically for treating internal parasites in chickens, I like to try and…

3 years ago

How to Do Chicken First Aid

Are you poultry first aid certified? Me neither, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't know how to treat basic injuries…

3 years ago

How to Prevent Worms in Chickens Naturally

Knowing how to treat worms in chickens naturally is essential for raising a homestead flock. Especially if you live in…

3 years ago

What Can I Feed My Sick Chicken?

What can I feed my sick chicken? Ailing chickens are often picky and can loose their appetite quickly. Once a…

3 years ago