How much does it cost to raise chicks? Do you know how much of an investment those cute little fluff…
If you are planning on hatching chicks on your homestead without using a broody hen, you will need to invest…
Welcome to the first post of our 'Incubating Chicken Eggs' series! This three post series will guide you through the…
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…
What is coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is one of the most common chicken ailments to affect young chicks. Coccidiosis is a protozoal…
When a mama hen can't be used to raise your chicks, that means you are responsible for providing them with…
Deciphering between fact and fiction when it comes to using holistic remedies or natural supplements for your homestead flock can…
An external heat source is critical for raising young chicks since they can't control their own body temperature for the…
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…
Natural supplements are a great way to keep your homestead flock healthy using holistic methods that both heal and nourish…
What’s your biggest on-going chicken keeping expense? If I could hazard a guess, I would say it’s buying feed for…
The winter months can be a time of increased food consumption and strain on a chicken's daily energy needs. Cold…
It's getting cold outside as winter sets in and one way to help your flock deal with the cold temperatures…
Many foods that we raise and grow on the homestead are considered seasonal crops, meaning they can only be grown…