Chickens are often considered the gateway animal to homesteading. However, just because they are one of the smallest livestock animals…
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…
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!…
Egg eating can become a real bahviour problem once a hen aquires a taste for her own eggs. While egg…
Learn how to make a DIY chicken saddle so you can protect the hens in your homestead flock who receive…
Bullying is a behavior issue in the homestead flock. Sometimes bullying can be the result of the dominant personality characteristic…
Chickens and dust bathing go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you don't provide a dust bath spot, your…
Why do chickens dust bathe? Chickens dust bathe for several reasons. The primary ones being because it seems to be…
Living sustainably is one of the goals on the homestead, and one way to do that is to be wise…
Whether you have one rooster on the homestead or multiple roosters in the homestead flock, knowing how to care for…
Chicks need supplemental heat to stay warm, healthy, and to mature into strong adults. Supplemental heat is most crucial for…
There is nothing I like better than seeing my homestead flock happily pecking around in the yard, garden, and surrounding…
The crop is the gateway to a chicken's stomach. Ensuring that the crop is functioning properly is essential for keeping…
Let’s face it, chicken is on the menu for a lot of animals! Chicken is a favorite meal option for…
Chores are a never-ending task on the homestead, but that's not always a bad thing! I actually enjoy the different…
There are literally hundreds of chicken breeds to choose from! When it comes to choosing the best chicken breeds for…
One question that many northern homesteaders may find themselves asking is: how can I help my homestead flock stay warm…
Boredom can become an issue for homestead flock’s that have to be cooped up due to inclement weather. The winter…