basic care

How to Care for a Rooster (or roosters)

Whether you have one rooster on the homestead or multiple roosters in the homestead flock, knowing how to care for…

2 years ago

Should I Free-Range my Chickens?

There is nothing I like better than seeing my homestead flock happily pecking around in the yard, garden, and surrounding…

3 years ago

Seasonal Chicken Chores for Northern Homesteaders

Chores are a never-ending task on the homestead, but that's not always a bad thing! I actually enjoy the different…

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

8 Healthy Boredom Busters for Chickens

Boredom can become an issue for homestead flockā€™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

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

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

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