If you just started homesteading, no doubt you are wondering what kind of livestock you should raise. Although they are small, chickens are arguably one of the best animals to raise on your small farm. These animals are not only inexpensive to raise, but are also incredibly easy to care for. 1. They’re multipurpose Chickens… [read more]

You might want to consider supplementing your chicken feed with some great plants around your garden. Besides saving you money, these plants sampled here have a high nutritional value and they are good for your chicken. Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self reliance. Feeding those chickens… [read more]

Have flighty birds that escape their pens? Learn how safely clipping chicken wings can help decrease this problem. Having a backyard flock of chickens means you get fresh eggs. They require little care; only freshwater, good food, a safe place to roost and to lay eggs. Unfortunately for most chicken owners, keeping chickens were they… [read more]

Think you have an egg bound chicken? You will need to act quickly to help save them! Here’s some tips to get that egg to pass! What is an egg bound chicken? A chicken typically starts laying eggs when they are 6 months of age. When a hen lays an egg, it can sometimes be… [read more]

When raising backyard chickens, your first thought should be a secure home for them. Where will they live, what kind of coop will best fit my needs? After you have a secure home, making sure your flock has plenty of water is a must. Waterers can be simple, or complex, depending on what you want.… [read more]

If you love your feathered friends as much as I do, you’ll want to add them to your gift list this season. So what is the perfect gift to get your poultry pets? From hand-made to store-bought, we have 5 Amazing Chicken Gift Ideas for every budget. These unique chicken gifts are sure to make… [read more]

When you have backyard chickens, you are going to get eggs. When you have eggs, you are going to get eggshells. You may be wondering “What can I do with eggshells?” Sure, you can compost them, and that is a great idea. Most people will toss eggshells into the compost pile without another thought. Don’t throw… [read more]

Which of these 7 mistakes are you making when feeding your backyard flock? Here’s a list of what NOT to feed chickens if you want to keep them healthy! Having a backyard flock of chickens is a great way to get fresh eggs. Chickens are terrific for keeping the bug population down. They even make rich compost… [read more]

Chickens like to take baths. Not with water, though. (trust me, giving a chicken a water bath is not the best way to spend a weekend afternoon-as we learned from bathing chickens for 4H) The next best thing is to create an area in your run or coop for your chickens to dust bathe. Chickens like… [read more]