I often get caught up in the what, whys, and how's of raising homestead chickens, but then I remind myself,…
Homesteaders have been using old school chicken coop doors for years and years. However, there is now a new option…
Chickens are very sensitive to high temperatures, much more so than cooler temperatures. While winter chicken keeping does pose its…
No homestead chicken raiser likes to think that the litter they have in the chicken coop can actually be harmful…
I have incubated hatching eggs using both an incubator and a broody hen. Starting off using an incubator to hatch…
Herbs have long been valued for their medicinal and culinary uses for people, but did you know that they are…
Chickens are such adaptable creatures. However, caring for chickens can vary depending on your regional zone. Weather patterns, different seasons,…
There's nothing more exciting on the homestead than watching a mother animal do her thing and raise her babies! As…
Ever wonder exactly what it takes to raise chickens? Or maybe you're wondering what tools and supplies are available to…
Raising chickens on the homestead means you have natural composters right at your finger tips! However, just because chickens act…
Like any good pet owner, I enjoy browsing the farm store isles looking for goodies for my chickens. Since I've…
Raising chickens on the homestead means using what resources and materials you have available to keep your flock happy, healthy,…
Did you know that your chickens can actually help you eat healthier? Everything on the homestead is related, and that…
Deciding to free-range your chickens or not is a personal decision that will be based off of many different factors.…
Chickens are intelligent creatures. They can recognize up to 100 different individuals and have the ability to compare themselves to…