raising backyard chickens

8 Ways a Chicken Stays Cool

Chickens are very sensitive to high temperatures, much more so than cooler temperatures. While winter chicken keeping does pose its…

3 years ago

What is my Chicken Doing?- Chicken Behavior 101

Whether you are starting off with your first homestead flock or you have been raising chickens on the homestead for…

3 years ago

Integrating New Chickens into a Flock

Chickens form a dynamic flock that is run by their own set of rules and codes. Each bird has a…

3 years ago

9 Summer Treats for Chickens- Beat the Heat

Chickens can handle cool weather way better than warm weather. High temperatures can cause a drop in laying or cause…

4 years ago

Types of Herbs for the Homestead Flock

If you've ever aspired to raise your homestead flock naturally, then I am sure you have contemplated all the variety…

4 years ago

How to Sex Chicks and Chickens

It's the dilemma that every homesteader will face at some point in their chicken raising experience... how to tell if…

4 years ago

How to Manage Growing Chickens

You may have a good start on knowing how to raise baby chicks, and you probably already have a plan…

4 years ago

6 Tips for Finding Chicken Sitters

One of the biggest challenges with homesteading is finding someone to care for your animals when you have to be…

4 years ago

How to Care for a Broody Hen

I have incubated hatching eggs using both an incubator and a broody hen. Starting off using an incubator to hatch…

4 years ago

What to Feed Growing Chickens

A chicken's dietary needs change from the time it is a cute little fluffy chick to the time it is…

4 years ago

8 Beneficial Herbs to Grow for Chickens

Herbs have long been valued for their medicinal and culinary uses for people, but did you know that they are…

4 years ago

The Complete Guide to Supplies for Raising Chickens

Ever wonder exactly what it takes to raise chickens? Or maybe you're wondering what tools and supplies are available to…

4 years ago

Dealing with Bully Chickens

A peaceful, well socialized, and coherent flock makes for happy, calm, and stress free flock members who are productive and…

4 years ago