chicken management

How to Save Money While Raising ChickensHow to Save Money While Raising Chickens

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)How to Care for a Rooster (or roosters)

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
How to Wean Chicks Off HeatHow to Wean Chicks Off Heat

How to Wean Chicks Off Heat

Chicks need supplemental heat to stay warm, healthy, and to mature into strong adults. Supplemental heat is most crucial for…

3 years ago
Should I Free-Range my Chickens?Should I Free-Range my Chickens?

Should I Free-Range my Chickens?

There is nothing I like better than seeing my homestead flock happily pecking around in the yard, garden, and surrounding…

3 years ago
Sour Crop vs Impacted Crop in ChickensSour Crop vs Impacted Crop in Chickens

Sour Crop vs Impacted Crop in Chickens

The crop is the gateway to a chicken's stomach. Ensuring that the crop is functioning properly is essential for keeping…

3 years ago
How to Predator Proof the Chicken CoopHow to Predator Proof the Chicken Coop

How to Predator Proof the Chicken Coop

Let’s face it, chicken is on the menu for a lot of animals! Chicken is a favorite meal option for…

3 years ago
Seasonal Chicken Chores for Northern HomesteadersSeasonal Chicken Chores for Northern Homesteaders

Seasonal Chicken Chores for Northern Homesteaders

Chores are a never-ending task on the homestead, but that's not always a bad thing! I actually enjoy the different…

3 years ago
6 Best Chicken Breeds for the Homestead6 Best Chicken Breeds for the Homestead

6 Best Chicken Breeds for the Homestead

There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from! When it comes to choosing the best chicken breeds for…

3 years ago
How to Keep Chickens Warm during the WinterHow to Keep Chickens Warm during the Winter

How to Keep Chickens Warm during the Winter

One question that many northern homesteaders may find themselves asking is: how can I help my homestead flock stay warm…

3 years ago
8 Healthy Boredom Busters for Chickens8 Healthy Boredom Busters for Chickens

8 Healthy Boredom Busters for Chickens

Boredom can become an issue for homestead flock’s that have to be cooped up due to inclement weather. The winter…

3 years ago
8 Biosecurity Tips for Homestead Chickens8 Biosecurity Tips for Homestead Chickens

8 Biosecurity Tips for Homestead Chickens

Biosecurity is extremely important for homestead chicken keepers. Biosecurity is the measures you take to prevent disease, parasites, and pathogens…

3 years ago
How to Prevent Worms in Chickens NaturallyHow to Prevent Worms in Chickens Naturally

How to Prevent Worms in Chickens Naturally

Knowing how to treat worms in chickens naturally is essential for raising a homestead flock. Especially if you live in…

3 years ago
Do Hens Need Supplemental Light?Do Hens Need Supplemental Light?

Do Hens Need Supplemental Light?

Providing supplemental lighting in the coop can be somewhat of a debate in the chicken world. Supplemental lighting can be…

3 years ago
What Ate my Chicken?- Common Poultry PredatorsWhat Ate my Chicken?- Common Poultry Predators

What Ate my Chicken?- Common Poultry Predators

It seems like every predator is willing to put chicken on its menu, which is very unfortunate for homestead chicken…

3 years ago
Does my Chicken Have Worms?Does my Chicken Have Worms?

Does my Chicken Have Worms?

Internal parasites, specifically worms, are one of those ever present but rarely seen menaces that can wreak havoc if not…

3 years ago

Emergency Care for Molting Chickens

Supposably the annual fall molt should go smoothly and without issue, but if you have raised chickens for any length…

3 years ago

The Chicken Keeper’s Survival List

What does raising a homestead flock entail? Find out what skills and knowledge you need to have in order to…

3 years ago

How to Raise Homestead Chickens

I often get caught up in the what, whys, and how's of raising homestead chickens, but then I remind myself,…

3 years ago

Cleaning the Chicken Coop Enclosure

Cleaning the chicken coop is emphasized a lot for raising a happy, healthy flock of backyard chickens, but cleaning the…

3 years ago

How to Manage Multiple Roosters

Whether you've hatched out your own chicks using a broody hen or an incubator, or bought straight-run chicks, or even…

3 years ago