Why do chickens dust bathe? Chickens dust bathe for several reasons. The primary ones being because it seems to be…
Chores are a never-ending task on the homestead, but that's not always a bad thing! I actually enjoy the different…
One question that many northern homesteaders may find themselves asking is: how can I help my homestead flock stay warm…
Boredom can become an issue for homestead flock’s that have to be cooped up due to inclement weather. The winter…
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…
You may have heard about putting apple cider vinegar in your flock’s water to improve their health. However, before you…
Providing supplemental lighting in the coop can be somewhat of a debate in the chicken world. Supplemental lighting can be…
Chickens are such adaptable creatures. However, caring for chickens can vary depending on your regional zone. Weather patterns, different seasons,…
Ever wonder exactly what it takes to raise chickens? Or maybe you're wondering what tools and supplies are available to…
Cold stress is often an overlooked aspect of winter chicken keeping due to the fact that chickens generally handle cold…
Winter chicken keeping is not as challenging as it sounds. Once you get the cold weather logistics figured out, caring…
Oh dear, it's that winter chicken keeping question again... Do chickens need heat during the winter? The answer to that…
What’s warm, cheap, easy to make, and something that chickens love on cold winter mornings? Oatmeal why of course! However,…
With Christmas and New Years right around the corner, I figured I would share with you some of the helpful…
A peaceful, well socialized, and coherent flock makes for happy, calm, and stress free flock members who are productive and…
How fancy is your coop? Or maybe a more practical question for homestead chicken raisers is, how fancy does my…