winter chicken keeping

Do Chickens Need Heat During the Winter?Do Chickens Need Heat During the Winter?

Do Chickens Need Heat During the Winter?

Do Chickens Need Heat During the Winter?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Jan. 7, 2025This post may contain…

5 days ago
How to Care for Chickens During the HolidaysHow to Care for Chickens During the Holidays

How to Care for Chickens During the Holidays

How to Care for Chickens During the Holidaysby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Dec. 19, 2024This post may…

4 weeks ago
How to Winterize the Chicken CoopHow to Winterize the Chicken Coop

How to Winterize the Chicken Coop

How to Winterize the Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Nov. 12, 2024This post may contain affiliate…

2 months ago
How to Treat Northern Fowl Mites on ChickensHow to Treat Northern Fowl Mites on Chickens

How to Treat Northern Fowl Mites on Chickens

How to Treat Northern Fowl Mites on Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | Oct. 1, 2024This post may…

3 months ago
8 Most Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds8 Most Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

8 Most Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

8 Most Cold Hardy Chicken Breedsby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 2, 2023This post may contain affiliate…

12 months ago
What is Cold Stress in Poultry?What is Cold Stress in Poultry?

What is Cold Stress in Poultry?

What is Cold Stress in Poultry?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | January 2, 2024This post may contain affiliate…

1 year ago
Should I Insulate the Chicken Coop?Should I Insulate the Chicken Coop?

Should I Insulate the Chicken Coop?

Should I Insulate the Chicken Coop?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | December 19, 2023This post may contain affiliate…

1 year ago
The Deep Litter Method for the Chicken CoopThe Deep Litter Method for the Chicken Coop

The Deep Litter Method for the Chicken Coop

The Deep Litter Method for the Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | December 5, 2023This post may…

1 year ago
The Ultimate Guide to Frostbite on ChickensThe Ultimate Guide to Frostbite on Chickens

The Ultimate Guide to Frostbite on Chickens

One of the biggest flock health issues northern homesteaders face is frostbite. Frostbite occurs when the flesh freezes and prevents…

2 years ago
Can Chickens Have Cayenne Pepper?Can Chickens Have Cayenne Pepper?

Can Chickens Have Cayenne Pepper?

Deciphering between fact and fiction when it comes to using holistic remedies or natural supplements for your homestead flock can…

2 years ago
Guide to Cold Hardy Chicken BreedsGuide to Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

Guide to Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

Cold hardy chicken breeds are the way to go for northern homesteads! While chickens can naturally handle cooler weather better…

2 years ago
Can Chickens be in the Snow?Can Chickens be in the Snow?

Can Chickens be in the Snow?

For northern homesteaders, the winter months can often bring that fluffy white stuff that you either love or you hate.…

2 years ago
How to Help Chickens Deal with Cold StressHow to Help Chickens Deal with Cold Stress

How to Help Chickens Deal with Cold Stress

Cold stress is an often overlooked condition that is nearly unavoidable for most northern homestead flocks. Learning how to help…

2 years ago
Supplement Dosages for Chickens GuideSupplement Dosages for Chickens Guide

Supplement Dosages for Chickens Guide

Natural supplements are a great way to keep your homestead flock healthy using holistic methods that both heal and nourish…

2 years ago
Feeding Chickens for Free- Is it Safe?Feeding Chickens for Free- Is it Safe?

Feeding Chickens for Free- Is it Safe?

What’s your biggest on-going chicken keeping expense? If I could hazard a guess, I would say it’s buying feed for…

2 years ago

7 Best Winter Treats for Chickens

The winter months can be a time of increased food consumption and strain on a chicken's daily energy needs. Cold…

2 years ago

Is Oatmeal Good for Chickens?

It's getting cold outside as winter sets in and one way to help your flock deal with the cold temperatures…

2 years ago

3 Reasons Why Hens Stop Laying During the Winter

Many foods that we raise and grow on the homestead are considered seasonal crops, meaning they can only be grown…

2 years ago

Secrets to Chicken Coop Enclosure Maintenance

Ever get tired of a muddy, dirty, and stinky chicken coop enclosure on the homestead? I know I sure did!…

2 years ago

How to Prevent Chickens from Egg Eating

Egg eating can become a real bahviour problem once a hen aquires a taste for her own eggs. While egg…

2 years ago