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If you don't have a rooster on your homestead (and you're allowed to have one), then I encourage you to add a rooster to your flock! A good rooster can be a valuable asset to the homestead flock. Check out my reasons for keeping roosters:

https://www.thepioneerchicks.com/why-are-roosters-needed-on-the-homestead/

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Managing two, or more, roosters isn't hard once you know what makes a rooster tick. I share 5 tips and tricks for rooster management in this article on the blog:

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  • Oregano is my go-to herb for any age chicken on the homestead. It's usually the first herb to emerge in my garden and then it just takes over with no maintenance from me. 

When giving chicks oregano, I like to chop up the oregano leaves and stems and put them the chicks' water. The oils from the leaves infuse the water and the chicks don't seem to mind the flavor!

Find out what other herbs are good for chicks in this guide on the blog!

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