chicken care

How to Design a Chicken Coop

How to Design a Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 18, 2023This post may contain affiliate…

10 months ago

What to do with an Aggressive Rooster

What to do with an Aggressive Roosterby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 11, 2023This post may contain…

10 months ago

How to Prep a Chicken for a Poultry Show

How to Prep a Chicken for a Poultry Showby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 5, 2023This post…

11 months ago

When to Remove Chicks from the Incubator

When to Remove Chicks from the Incubatorby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 27, 2023This post may contain…

11 months ago

How to Stop a Hen from Being Broody

How to Stop a Hen from Being Broodyby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 20, 2023This post may…

11 months ago

Broody Hen 101: Troubleshooting a Broody Hen

Broody Hen 101: Troubleshooting a Broody Henby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 13, 2023This post may contain…

11 months ago

8 Ways to Get Rid of Roosters on the Homestead

8 Ways to Get Rid of Roosters on the Homesteadby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | June 6, 2023This…

12 months ago

How to Use Herbs for Chickens on the Homestead

How to Use Herbs for Chickens on the Homesteadby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 23, 2023This post…

12 months ago

Homestead Chick Growth Guide (with pictures)

Homestead Chick Growth Guide (with pictures)by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 9, 2023This post may contain affiliate…

1 year ago

Incubating Chicken Eggs Part 3- Lockdown and Hatching

Incubating Chicken Eggs Part 3- Lockdown & Hatchingby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 25, 2023This post may…

1 year ago

Should Chicks be Fed Medicated Chick Starter Feed?

Should Chicks be Fed Medicated Chick Starter Feed?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 11, 2023This post may…

1 year ago

7 Chicken Care Tips for Spring Time

I feel like spring is the both the most exciting time and the most frustrating time for raising chickens on…

1 year ago

How Much Does it Cost to Raise Chicks?

How much does it cost to raise chicks? Do you know how much of an investment those cute little fluff…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

What is Coccidiosis in Chicks & Chickens?

What is coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is one of the most common chicken ailments to affect young chicks. Coccidiosis is a protozoal…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Heat Lamp vs Ecoglow (radiant heater) for Chicks

An external heat source is critical for raising young chicks since they can't control their own body temperature for the…

1 year ago

Guide to Heat Tolerant Chicken Breeds

Hot weather is dangerous for chickens. Unlike us who can take layers on and off, chickens are stuck with their…

1 year ago

Homestead Chicken Breed Reviews for 4-H Showmanship

These homestead chicken breed reviews for 4-H showmanship are perfect for homestead youth who are trying to decided what breed…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago