Incubating Chicken Eggs Part 3- Lockdown & Hatchingby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 25, 2023This post may…
How to Control Humidity in an Incubatorby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 18, 2023This post may contain…
Should Chicks be Fed Medicated Chick Starter Feed?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 11, 2023This post may…
Welcome to the second post in the series "Incubating Chicken Eggs"! This three post series is designed to help you…
I feel like spring is the both the most exciting time and the most frustrating time for raising chickens on…
The three main elements needed for incubating chicken eggs are heat, humidity, and turning. All incubators should have an automatic…
How much does it cost to raise chicks? Do you know how much of an investment those cute little fluff…
If you are planning on hatching chicks on your homestead without using a broody hen, you will need to invest…
Welcome to the first post of our 'Incubating Chicken Eggs' series! This three post series will guide you through the…
Coccidiosis is a very common chicken disease that is most prevalent in young chicks and chickens. It is a protozoal…
One of the biggest flock health issues northern homesteaders face is frostbite. Frostbite occurs when the flesh freezes and prevents…
What is coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is one of the most common chicken ailments to affect young chicks. Coccidiosis is a protozoal…
When a mama hen can't be used to raise your chicks, that means you are responsible for providing them with…
Deciphering between fact and fiction when it comes to using holistic remedies or natural supplements for your homestead flock can…
An external heat source is critical for raising young chicks since they can't control their own body temperature for the…
Hot weather is dangerous for chickens. Unlike us who can take layers on and off, chickens are stuck with their…
These homestead chicken breed reviews for 4-H showmanship are perfect for homestead youth who are trying to decided what breed…
Cold hardy chicken breeds are the way to go for northern homesteads! While chickens can naturally handle cooler weather better…
Chickens are often considered the gateway animal to homesteading. However, just because they are one of the smallest livestock animals…
For northern homesteaders, the winter months can often bring that fluffy white stuff that you either love or you hate.…