basic care

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 Raise Homestead Chickens

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

3 years ago

How to Manage Multiple Roosters

Whether you've hatched out your own chicks using a broody hen or an incubator, or bought straight-run chicks, or even…

3 years ago

What is my Chicken Doing?- Chicken Behavior 101

Whether you are starting off with your first homestead flock or you have been raising chickens on the homestead for…

4 years ago

Integrating New Chickens into a Flock

Chickens form a dynamic flock that is run by their own set of rules and codes. Each bird has a…

4 years ago

6 Tips for Finding Chicken Sitters

One of the biggest challenges with homesteading is finding someone to care for your animals when you have to be…

4 years ago

Regional Chicken Keeping Considerations

Chickens are such adaptable creatures. However, caring for chickens can vary depending on your regional zone. Weather patterns, different seasons,…

4 years ago

8 Winter Chicken Keeping Tips

Winter chicken keeping is not as challenging as it sounds. Once you get the cold weather logistics figured out, caring…

4 years ago

Dealing with Bully Chickens

A peaceful, well socialized, and coherent flock makes for happy, calm, and stress free flock members who are productive and…

4 years ago

20+ Gift Ideas for Chicken Lovers

With Christmas right around the corner you might be thinking about the people you need to find gifts for.  I love finding…

4 years ago