4-H Steps for Showing Chickens in Showmanshipby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 25, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. Showing chickens in 4-H was my life for 8 years. Being homeschooled, 4-H was my extra-curricular activity that I devoted all my...

Svart Hona Chicken Breed Profileby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 14, 2024This post may contain affiliate links. See our Disclosure for more information. What’s so special about the Svart Hona? Well, aside from its stunning looks, there is so much more to love about this breed! In...

Hot weather is dangerous for chickens. Unlike us who can take layers on and off, chickens are stuck with their feathers during hot weather. Chickens naturally have a high body temperature and thrive in temperate to slightly cool weather conditions. If you live in a region that regularly experiences hot...

While chickens may be the gateway animal to homesteading, there are also plenty of other poultry species to consider adding to your homestead! Raising poultry on the homestead can be fun, educational, challenging, and even rewarding. My goal is to raise every species of domesticated poultry, and so far I...

I love showing and exhibiting my chickens! The spring show season is here and the summer show season is right around the corner! For 8 years I raised and showed chickens in my local county fair through 4-H. I have also made it a goal each year to attend at...