chicken management

Broody Hen 101: Troubleshooting a Broody Hen

Broody Hen 101: Troubleshooting a Broody Henby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 13, 2023This post may contain…

1 year ago

8 Ways to Get Rid of Roosters on the Homestead

8 Ways to Get Rid of Roosters on the Homesteadby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 6, 2023This…

1 year ago

7 Chicken Care Tips for Spring Time

I feel like spring is the both the most exciting time and the most frustrating time for raising chickens on…

2 years ago

How to Prevent Coccidiosis in Chicks & Chickens

Coccidiosis is a very common chicken disease that is most prevalent in young chicks and chickens. It is a protozoal…

2 years ago

The Ultimate Guide to Frostbite on Chickens

One of the biggest flock health issues northern homesteaders face is frostbite. Frostbite occurs when the flesh freezes and prevents…

2 years ago

Guide to Heat Tolerant Chicken Breeds

Hot weather is dangerous for chickens. Unlike us who can take layers on and off, chickens are stuck with their…

2 years ago

Homestead Chicken Breed Reviews for 4-H Showmanship

These homestead chicken breed reviews for 4-H showmanship are perfect for homestead youth who are trying to decided what breed…

2 years ago

Guide to Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

Cold hardy chicken breeds are the way to go for northern homesteads! While chickens can naturally handle cooler weather better…

2 years ago

Are You Ready for Raising Chickens?

Chickens are often considered the gateway animal to homesteading. However, just because they are one of the smallest livestock animals…

2 years ago

Can Chickens be in the Snow?

For northern homesteaders, the winter months can often bring that fluffy white stuff that you either love or you hate.…

2 years ago

How to Help Chickens Deal with Cold Stress

Cold stress is an often overlooked condition that is nearly unavoidable for most northern homestead flocks. Learning how to help…

2 years ago

3 Reasons Why Hens Stop Laying During the Winter

Many foods that we raise and grow on the homestead are considered seasonal crops, meaning they can only be grown…

2 years ago

Secrets to Chicken Coop Enclosure Maintenance

Ever get tired of a muddy, dirty, and stinky chicken coop enclosure on the homestead? I know I sure did!…

2 years ago

How to Prevent Chickens from Egg Eating

Egg eating can become a real bahviour problem once a hen aquires a taste for her own eggs. While egg…

2 years ago

How to Make a DIY Chicken Saddle

Learn how to make a DIY chicken saddle so you can protect the hens in your homestead flock who receive…

2 years ago

How to Prevent Chickens from Bullying Each Other

Bullying is a behavior issue in the homestead flock. Sometimes bullying can be the result of the dominant personality characteristic…

2 years ago

What to Put in a Chicken Dust Bath

Chickens and dust bathing go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you don't provide a dust bath spot, your…

2 years ago

Why Do Chickens Dust Bathe?

Why do chickens dust bathe? Chickens dust bathe for several reasons. The primary ones being because it seems to be…

2 years ago

How to Save Money While Raising Chickens

Living sustainably is one of the goals on the homestead, and one way to do that is to be wise…

2 years ago

How to Care for a Rooster (or roosters)

Whether you have one rooster on the homestead or multiple roosters in the homestead flock, knowing how to care for…

2 years ago