There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from! When it comes to choosing the best chicken breeds for…
One question that many northern homesteaders may find themselves asking is: how can I help my homestead flock stay warm…
Spring on the homestead often leads to a major case of chick fever! Whether you are looking to start your…
Boredom can become an issue for homestead flock’s that have to be cooped up due to inclement weather. The winter…
There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from when it comes to starting your first flock or adding…
Biosecurity is extremely important for homestead chicken keepers. Biosecurity is the measures you take to prevent disease, parasites, and pathogens…
Want to overcome one of the toughest winter chicken keeping problems on the homestead? Figure out how to keep your…
A balanced diet is important year round to keep your flock healthy. During the winter, your flock’s dietary needs change…
Your homestead flock may not be the only ones who think their coop is a safe, warm place to live.…
Fall is over and with it the fall molt is nearly finished, which means you might expect egg production to…
While I like to source most of my natural remedies right from my homestead, I am also not against supporting…
You may have heard about putting apple cider vinegar in your flock’s water to improve their health. However, before you…
While there are homeopathic and herbal concoctions made specifically for treating internal parasites in chickens, I like to try and…
Are you poultry first aid certified? Me neither, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't know how to treat basic injuries…
Knowing how to treat worms in chickens naturally is essential for raising a homestead flock. Especially if you live in…
What can I feed my sick chicken? Ailing chickens are often picky and can loose their appetite quickly. Once a…
Providing supplemental lighting in the coop can be somewhat of a debate in the chicken world. Supplemental lighting can be…
It seems like every predator is willing to put chicken on its menu, which is very unfortunate for homestead chicken…
Internal parasites, specifically worms, are one of those ever present but rarely seen menaces that can wreak havoc if not…
Protein is needed for a chicken to survive. It is required for nearly all the body functions to work properly.…