An imbalance in a chicken's diet can cause the chicken to not receive the proper nutrition it needs, either by…
A nutritionally complete and balanced diet for your flock should help prevent a majority of dietary issues, however, sometimes dietary…
All chickens who are over a year old molt at least once every year, usually in the late summer and…
We've reached that time of the year where you get no fresh eggs from your homestead flock and it looks…
Making these high protein quinoa cakes as a DIY treat for chickens is a great way to sustainably spoil your…
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…
Chicks can be resilient, but given their small size, they are more vulnerable to health issues and disease. Keeping your…
Chickens are on their feet all day. Even when they roost, perch or relax, they are still on their feet!…
I know you have probably heard me say this over and over in my articles, or at least something like…
A chicken's diet is essential for keeping it healthy and productive. Sudden diet changes can be hard for your homestead…
Just like chickens are the gateway animal for raising homestead livestock, I feel like herbs are the gateway plants 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…
Why is my chicken losing feathers? A chicken's feathers are what protect its skin and helps keep the chicken warm.…
Learning how to make fermented chicken feed is a great cost effective, nutritious, and easy way to feed your homestead…
Once you start raising chicks, pasty butt becomes a part of everyday lingo. And yes, pasty butt is just as…
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…
Biosecurity is extremely important for homestead chicken keepers. Biosecurity is the measures you take to prevent disease, parasites, and pathogens…