How to Breed Chickens: Breeding Basicsby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 1, 2025This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Breeding chickens on the homestead is a great way to increase the self-sufficiency of your flock. You won’t need to purchase new chickens...

Why are Roosters Needed on the Homestead?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | August 6, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Roosters are not needed for hens to lay eggs, they are often thought of as being rough on the hens, and they...

8 Tips for Shipping Hatching Eggs Successfullyby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 11, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. From folks who are not familiar with shipping and selling hatching eggs, I get lots of questions in regards to how I...