Making these high protein quinoa cakes as a DIY treat for chickens is a great way to sustainably spoil your…
Chickens and dust bathing go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you don't provide a dust bath spot, your…
Why do chickens dust bathe? Chickens dust bathe for several reasons. The primary ones being because it seems to be…
Living sustainably is one of the goals on the homestead, and one way to do that is to be wise…
Whether you have one rooster on the homestead or multiple roosters in the homestead flock, knowing how to care for…
Chicks need supplemental heat to stay warm, healthy, and to mature into strong adults. Supplemental heat is most crucial for…
A chicken's diet is essential for keeping it healthy and productive. Sudden diet changes can be hard for your homestead…
Just like chickens are the gateway animal for raising homestead livestock, I feel like herbs are the gateway plants for…
Let’s face it, chicken is on the menu for a lot of animals! Chicken is a favorite meal option for…
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…
Boredom can become an issue for homestead flock’s that have to be cooped up due to inclement weather. The winter…
Want to overcome one of the toughest winter chicken keeping problems on the homestead? Figure out how to keep your…
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…
Providing supplemental lighting in the coop can be somewhat of a debate in the chicken world. Supplemental lighting can be…
What does raising a homestead flock entail? Find out what skills and knowledge you need to have in order to…
I often get caught up in the what, whys, and how's of raising homestead chickens, but then I remind myself,…
Homesteaders have been using old school chicken coop doors for years and years. However, there is now a new option…
Cleaning the chicken coop is emphasized a lot for raising a happy, healthy flock of backyard chickens, but cleaning the…