feeding chickens

Garlic 101: Is Garlic Good for Chickens?

Garlic 101: Is Garlic Good for Chickens?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Oct. 29, 2024This post may contain…

3 months ago

Benefits of Cinnamon for Chickens

Benefits of Cinnamon for Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 2, 2024This post may contain affiliate links.…

10 months ago

How to Choose the Best Type of Chicken Feed

How to Choose the Best Type of Chicken Feedby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | February 20, 2024This post…

11 months ago

SPECIAL POST: Elder Farms Products for Chickens

SPECIAL POST: Elder Farms Products for Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | February 6, 2024This post may contain…

12 months ago

Feeding Chickens a Homestead Diet: Grain, Treats, & Supplements

Feeding Chickens a Homestead Diet: Grain, Treats, & Supplementsby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | November 7, 2023This post…

1 year ago

What is Grit for Chickens?

What is Grit for Chickens?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | September 26, 2023This post may contain affiliate links.…

1 year ago

The Importance of Calcium for Laying Hens

The Importance of Calcium for Laying Hensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | September 12, 2023This post may contain…

1 year ago

5 Tips to Vacation-Proof the Chicken Coop

5 Tips to Vacation-Proof the Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | August 29, 2023This post may contain…

1 year ago

8 Natural Supplements for Chickens

8 Natural Supplements for Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | August 15, 2023This post may contain affiliate links.…

1 year ago

How to Use Herbs for Chickens on the Homestead

How to Use Herbs for Chickens on the Homesteadby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 23, 2023This post…

2 years ago

Should Chicks be Fed Medicated Chick Starter Feed?

Should Chicks be Fed Medicated Chick Starter Feed?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 11, 2023This post may…

2 years ago

How Much Does it Cost to Raise Chicks?

How much does it cost to raise chicks? Do you know how much of an investment those cute little fluff…

2 years ago

Can Chickens Have Cayenne Pepper?

Deciphering between fact and fiction when it comes to using holistic remedies or natural supplements for your homestead flock can…

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

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

Supplement Dosages for Chickens Guide

Natural supplements are a great way to keep your homestead flock healthy using holistic methods that both heal and nourish…

2 years ago

Feeding Chickens for Free- Is it Safe?

What’s your biggest on-going chicken keeping expense? If I could hazard a guess, I would say it’s buying feed for…

2 years ago

7 Best Winter Treats for Chickens

The winter months can be a time of increased food consumption and strain on a chicken's daily energy needs. Cold…

2 years ago

Is Oatmeal Good for Chickens?

It's getting cold outside as winter sets in and one way to help your flock deal with the cold temperatures…

2 years ago

What Treats Can I Give my Chickens Daily?

What treats can I give my chickens daily? Should I even give my chickens daily treats? These are all great…

2 years ago