How to Use Herbs for Chickens on the Homesteadby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 23, 2023This post…
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Splay leg is a condition that will cause a chick to not be able to stand and walk properly. It…
Should Chicks be Fed Medicated Chick Starter Feed?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | April 11, 2023This post may…
I feel like spring is the both the most exciting time and the most frustrating time for raising chickens on…
Coccidiosis is a very common chicken disease that is most prevalent in young chicks and chickens. It is a protozoal…
One of the biggest flock health issues northern homesteaders face is frostbite. Frostbite occurs when the flesh freezes and prevents…
What is coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is one of the most common chicken ailments to affect young chicks. Coccidiosis is a protozoal…
Deciphering between fact and fiction when it comes to using holistic remedies or natural supplements for your homestead flock can…
Hot weather is dangerous for chickens. Unlike us who can take layers on and off, chickens are stuck with their…
For northern homesteaders, the winter months can often bring that fluffy white stuff that you either love or you hate.…
Cold stress is an often overlooked condition that is nearly unavoidable for most northern homestead flocks. Learning how to help…
Natural supplements are a great way to keep your homestead flock healthy using holistic methods that both heal and nourish…
What’s your biggest on-going chicken keeping expense? If I could hazard a guess, I would say it’s buying feed for…
The winter months can be a time of increased food consumption and strain on a chicken's daily energy needs. Cold…
It's getting cold outside as winter sets in and one way to help your flock deal with the cold temperatures…
Many foods that we raise and grow on the homestead are considered seasonal crops, meaning they can only be grown…
Ever get tired of a muddy, dirty, and stinky chicken coop enclosure on the homestead? I know I sure did!…
What treats can I give my chickens daily? Should I even give my chickens daily treats? These are all great…
Pumpkins are a fall staple on the homestead. Not only for cooking, baking, decorating, and carving... but also for the…