Homestead Poultry

What to Feed Chickens During the Winter

A balanced diet is important year round to keep your flock healthy. During the winter, your flock’s dietary needs change…

4 years ago

How to Get Rid of Mice in the Chicken Coop

Your homestead flock may not be the only ones who think their coop is a safe, warm place to live.…

4 years ago

Why Do Hens Stop Laying During the Winter?

Fall is over and with it the fall molt is nearly finished, which means you might expect egg production to…

4 years ago

Natural Products for Chickens on the Homestead

While I like to source most of my natural remedies right from my homestead, I am also not against supporting…

4 years ago

How Vinegar Affects Chickens

You may have heard about putting apple cider vinegar in your flock’s water to improve their health. However, before you…

4 years ago

Natural Wormers for Chickens

While there are homeopathic and herbal concoctions made specifically for treating internal parasites in chickens, I like to try and…

4 years ago

How to Do Chicken First Aid

Are you poultry first aid certified? Me neither, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't know how to treat basic injuries…

4 years ago

How to Prevent Worms in Chickens Naturally

Knowing how to treat worms in chickens naturally is essential for raising a homestead flock. Especially if you live in…

4 years ago

What Can I Feed My Sick Chicken?

What can I feed my sick chicken? Ailing chickens are often picky and can loose their appetite quickly. Once a…

4 years ago

Do Hens Need Supplemental Light?

Providing supplemental lighting in the coop can be somewhat of a debate in the chicken world. Supplemental lighting can be…

4 years ago