Chickens are very sensitive to high temperatures, much more so than cooler temperatures. While winter chicken keeping does pose its…
Whether you are starting off with your first homestead flock or you have been raising chickens on the homestead for…
Chickens form a dynamic flock that is run by their own set of rules and codes. Each bird has a…
Chickens can handle cool weather way better than warm weather. High temperatures can cause a drop in laying or cause…
If you've ever aspired to raise your homestead flock naturally, then I am sure you have contemplated all the variety…
It's the dilemma that every homesteader will face at some point in their chicken raising experience... how to tell if…
You may have a good start on knowing how to raise baby chicks, and you probably already have a plan…
One of the biggest challenges with homesteading is finding someone to care for your animals when you have to be…
I have incubated hatching eggs using both an incubator and a broody hen. Starting off using an incubator to hatch…
A chicken's dietary needs change from the time it is a cute little fluffy chick to the time it is…
Herbs have long been valued for their medicinal and culinary uses for people, but did you know that they are…
Ever wonder exactly what it takes to raise chickens? Or maybe you're wondering what tools and supplies are available to…
A peaceful, well socialized, and coherent flock makes for happy, calm, and stress free flock members who are productive and…