chicken management

10 Chicken Keeping Myths to Ignore

10 Chicken Keeping Myths to Ignoreby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | March 5, 2024This post may contain affiliate…

2 months ago

SPECIAL POST: Elder Farms Products for Chickens

SPECIAL POST: Elder Farms Products for Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | February 6, 2024This post may contain…

3 months ago

8 Most Cold Hardy Chicken Breeds

8 Most Cold Hardy Chicken Breedsby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 2, 2023This post may contain affiliate…

4 months ago

What is Cold Stress in Poultry?

What is Cold Stress in Poultry?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | January 2, 2024This post may contain affiliate…

4 months ago

Should I Insulate the Chicken Coop?

Should I Insulate the Chicken Coop?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | December 19, 2023This post may contain affiliate…

5 months ago

The Deep Litter Method for the Chicken Coop

The Deep Litter Method for the Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | December 5, 2023This post may…

5 months ago

What is Grit for Chickens?

What is Grit for Chickens?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | September 26, 2023This post may contain affiliate links.…

8 months ago

5 Tips to Vacation-Proof the Chicken Coop

5 Tips to Vacation-Proof the Chicken Coopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | August 29, 2023This post may contain…

9 months ago

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…

10 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…

11 months 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 to Prevent Coccidiosis in Chicks & Chickens

Coccidiosis is a very common chicken disease that is most prevalent in young chicks and chickens. It is a protozoal…

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

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