Ever get tired of a muddy, dirty, and stinky chicken coop enclosure on the homestead? I know I sure did!…
I love diving into a new poultry book and seeing what helpful nuggets I can dig out to apply to…
An imbalance in a chicken's diet can cause the chicken to not receive the proper nutrition it needs, either by…
We've reached that time of the year where you get no fresh eggs from your homestead flock and it looks…
Bullying is a behavior issue in the homestead flock. Sometimes bullying can be the result of the dominant personality characteristic…
While chickens may be the gateway animal to homesteading, there are also plenty of other poultry species to consider adding…
Living sustainably is one of the goals on the homestead, and one way to do that is to be wise…
Whether you have one rooster on the homestead or multiple roosters in the homestead flock, knowing how to care for…
Chicks can be resilient, but given their small size, they are more vulnerable to health issues and disease. Keeping your…
Chicks need supplemental heat to stay warm, healthy, and to mature into strong adults. Supplemental heat is most crucial for…
Chicken knowledge is my specialty, and I love reading and learning anything I can about these unique homestead creatures! Over…
Chickens are on their feet all day. Even when they roost, perch or relax, they are still on their feet!…
A chicken's diet is essential for keeping it healthy and productive. Sudden diet changes can be hard for your homestead…
There is nothing I like better than seeing my homestead flock happily pecking around in the yard, garden, and surrounding…
The crop is the gateway to a chicken's stomach. Ensuring that the crop is functioning properly is essential for keeping…
Why is my chicken losing feathers? A chicken's feathers are what protect its skin and helps keep the chicken warm.…
There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from when it comes to starting your first flock or adding…
I often get caught up in the what, whys, and how's of raising homestead chickens, but then I remind myself,…
Chickens are very sensitive to high temperatures, much more so than cooler temperatures. While winter chicken keeping does pose its…
I have incubated hatching eggs using both an incubator and a broody hen. Starting off using an incubator to hatch…