holistic chicken care

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 weeks ago

Chicken Red Mites: Diagnosis, Treatment, & Prevention

Chicken Red Mites: Diagnosis, Treatment, & Preventionby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | October 1, 2024This post may contain…

1 month ago

Benefits of Cinnamon for Chickens

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

8 months ago

Benefits of Elderberries for Chickens

Benefits of Elderberries for Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | January 30, 2024This post may contain affiliate links.…

10 months ago

Chicken Poop Problems: The Scoop on Poop

Chicken Poop Problems: The Scoop on Poopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | October 10, 2023This post may contain…

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

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 Care for a Sick Baby Chick

How to Care for a Sick Baby Chickby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 30, 2023This post may…

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…

1 year ago

How to Treat Splay Leg in Chicks

Splay leg is a condition that will cause a chick to not be able to stand and walk properly. It…

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 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

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

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

Benefits of Pumpkin for Chickens

Pumpkins are a fall staple on the homestead. Not only for cooking, baking, decorating, and carving... but also for the…

2 years ago