There is nothing I like better than seeing my homestead flock happily pecking around in the yard, garden, and surrounding…
The crop is the gateway to a chicken's stomach. Ensuring that the crop is functioning properly is essential for keeping…
Why is my chicken losing feathers? A chicken's feathers are what protect its skin and helps keep the chicken warm.…
Let’s face it, chicken is on the menu for a lot of animals! Chicken is a favorite meal option for…
Raising a healthy homestead brood means knowing what to feed chicks as they grow and mature. Chicks can eat just…
Learning how to make fermented chicken feed is a great cost effective, nutritious, and easy way to feed your homestead…
Once you start raising chicks, pasty butt becomes a part of everyday lingo. And yes, pasty butt is just as…
Chores are a never-ending task on the homestead, but that's not always a bad thing! I actually enjoy the different…
One question that many northern homesteaders may find themselves asking is: how can I help my homestead flock stay warm…
Spring on the homestead often leads to a major case of chick fever! Whether you are looking to start your…
Boredom can become an issue for homestead flock’s that have to be cooped up due to inclement weather. The winter…
There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from when it comes to starting your first flock or adding…
Biosecurity is extremely important for homestead chicken keepers. Biosecurity is the measures you take to prevent disease, parasites, and pathogens…
Want to overcome one of the toughest winter chicken keeping problems on the homestead? Figure out how to keep your…
A balanced diet is important year round to keep your flock healthy. During the winter, your flock’s dietary needs change…
Your homestead flock may not be the only ones who think their coop is a safe, warm place to live.…
Fall is over and with it the fall molt is nearly finished, which means you might expect egg production to…
While I like to source most of my natural remedies right from my homestead, I am also not against supporting…
You may have heard about putting apple cider vinegar in your flock’s water to improve their health. However, before you…
While there are homeopathic and herbal concoctions made specifically for treating internal parasites in chickens, I like to try and…