Homestead Poultry

Do Hens Need Supplemental Light?

Providing supplemental lighting in the coop can be somewhat of a debate in the chicken world. Supplemental lighting can be…

3 years ago

What Ate my Chicken?- Common Poultry Predators

It seems like every predator is willing to put chicken on its menu, which is very unfortunate for homestead chicken…

3 years ago

Does my Chicken Have Worms?

Internal parasites, specifically worms, are one of those ever present but rarely seen menaces that can wreak havoc if not…

3 years ago

Balancing Protein in a Flock’s Diet

Protein is needed for a chicken to survive. It is required for nearly all the body functions to work properly.…

3 years ago

How to Feed Chickens Naturally

Food is the fuel source for your flock. What they eat will determine their health and productivity. When it comes…

3 years ago

Emergency Care for Molting Chickens

Supposably the annual fall molt should go smoothly and without issue, but if you have raised chickens for any length…

3 years ago

The Chicken Keeper’s Survival List

What does raising a homestead flock entail? Find out what skills and knowledge you need to have in order to…

3 years ago

How to Harvest Homegrown Herbs

Learning how to harvest your own herbs, both for you and your homestead flock, is an essential modern pioneer life…

3 years ago

How to Raise Homestead Chickens

I often get caught up in the what, whys, and how's of raising homestead chickens, but then I remind myself,…

4 years ago

Protein Sources for Chickens

Protein is an important part of a chicken's diet because it provides the building blocks for skin, muscles, and bones…

4 years ago