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…
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…
An external heat source is critical for raising young chicks since they can't control their own body temperature for the…
These homestead chicken breed reviews for 4-H showmanship are perfect for homestead youth who are trying to decided what breed…
Chickens are often considered the gateway animal to homesteading. However, just because they are one of the smallest livestock animals…
A nutritionally complete and balanced diet for your flock should help prevent a majority of dietary issues, however, sometimes dietary…
Bullying is a behavior issue in the homestead flock. Sometimes bullying can be the result of the dominant personality characteristic…
Chickens and dust bathing go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you don't provide a dust bath spot, your…
Why do chickens dust bathe? Chickens dust bathe for several reasons. The primary ones being because it seems to be…
Chicks can be resilient, but given their small size, they are more vulnerable to health issues and disease. Keeping your…
Chicks need supplemental heat to stay warm, healthy, and to mature into strong adults. Supplemental heat is most crucial for…
Chicken knowledge is my specialty, and I love reading and learning anything I can about these unique homestead creatures! Over…
Just like chickens are the gateway animal for raising homestead livestock, I feel like herbs are the gateway plants for…
If you have done your research at all on hatching chicks, you will know that most sources tell you not…
Raising a healthy homestead brood means knowing what to feed chicks as they grow and mature. Chicks can eat just…
Once you start raising chicks, pasty butt becomes a part of everyday lingo. And yes, pasty butt is just as…
Should I buy chicks from breeders or hatcheries? As a homesteader, you may find yourself asking this question. Even if…