Broody Hen 101: Troubleshooting a Broody Henby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 13, 2023This post may contain…
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I feel like spring is the both the most exciting time and the most frustrating time for raising chickens on…
Coccidiosis is a very common chicken disease that is most prevalent in young chicks and chickens. It is a protozoal…
One of the biggest flock health issues northern homesteaders face is frostbite. Frostbite occurs when the flesh freezes and prevents…
Hot weather is dangerous for chickens. Unlike us who can take layers on and off, chickens are stuck with their…
These homestead chicken breed reviews for 4-H showmanship are perfect for homestead youth who are trying to decided what breed…
Cold hardy chicken breeds are the way to go for northern homesteads! While chickens can naturally handle cooler weather better…
Chickens are often considered the gateway animal to homesteading. However, just because they are one of the smallest livestock animals…
For northern homesteaders, the winter months can often bring that fluffy white stuff that you either love or you hate.…
Cold stress is an often overlooked condition that is nearly unavoidable for most northern homestead flocks. Learning how to help…
Many foods that we raise and grow on the homestead are considered seasonal crops, meaning they can only be grown…
Ever get tired of a muddy, dirty, and stinky chicken coop enclosure on the homestead? I know I sure did!…
Egg eating can become a real bahviour problem once a hen aquires a taste for her own eggs. While egg…
Learn how to make a DIY chicken saddle so you can protect the hens in your homestead flock who receive…
Bullying is a behavior issue in the homestead flock. Sometimes bullying can be the result of the dominant personality characteristic…
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…