healthy chickens

10 Helpful Facts for Raising Chicks on the Homestead

10 Helpful Facts for Raising Chicks on the Homesteadby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | March 12, 2024This post…

1 month 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

How to Prevent Marek’s Disease in Chickens

How to Prevent Marek's Disease in Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | November 21, 2023This post may contain…

5 months ago

Feeding Chickens a Homestead Diet: Grain, Treats, & Supplements

Feeding Chickens a Homestead Diet: Grain, Treats, & Supplementsby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | November 7, 2023This post…

6 months ago

What is Marek’s Disease in Chickens?

What is Marek's Disease in Chickens?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | October 24, 2023This post may contain affiliate…

6 months ago

Chicken Poop Problems: The Scoop on Poop

Chicken Poop Problems: The Scoop on Poopby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | October 10, 2023This post may contain…

7 months ago

8 Natural Supplements for Chickens

8 Natural Supplements for Chickensby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | August 15, 2023This post may contain affiliate links.…

9 months ago

When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs?

When Do Chickens Start Laying Eggs?by Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | July 25, 2023This post may contain affiliate…

9 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

How to Care for a Sick Baby Chick

How to Care for a Sick Baby Chickby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 30, 2023This post may…

11 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…

11 months ago

How to Treat Crooked Toes in Chicks

How to Treat Crooked Toes in Chicksby Alexa Lehr | The Pioneer Chicks | May 16, 2023This post may contain…

12 months ago

How to Treat Splay Leg in Chicks

Splay leg is a condition that will cause a chick to not be able to stand and walk properly. It…

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 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

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

Can Chickens be in the Snow?

For northern homesteaders, the winter months can often bring that fluffy white stuff that you either love or you hate.…

1 year ago

How to Help Chickens Deal with Cold Stress

Cold stress is an often overlooked condition that is nearly unavoidable for most northern homestead flocks. Learning how to help…

1 year ago