When summertime hits, most of us are outside, tending to our gardens, collecting an abundance of fresh food, eggs and even milk. There’s no piles of snow to trudge through, and no worry of animals freezing overnight. So, what does homesteading in the winter look like? Here’s some tips on animal care and more to… [read more]
Clipping Chicken Wings-How And Why You Should
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]
Egg Bound Chicken~what it is and how to help
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]
What To Feed Chickens For A Healthy Flock
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]
5 Amazing Chicken Gift Ideas + BONUS Project
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]
Reuse Your Eggshells Instead Of Just Composting
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]
List Of What NOT To Feed Chickens To Keep Them Healthy
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]
Creating A Chicken Dust Bath Area
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]
Washing Chicken Eggs- How To Wash Fresh Eggs
Having chickens means you will get fresh eggs. Sometimes those eggs will be dirty and you will have to spend time washing chicken eggs. Since chickens are not the cleanest animals on the planet, you will get dirty eggs. Needless to say, you will need to know how to wash fresh eggs. But, what is the… [read more]
25 Gifts For The Chicken Keeper
Is there a chicken keeper in your life? From books and shirts to home decor, there is a lot out there. Here are 25 unique gift ideas for the chicken lover! Books Raising Chickens For Dummies A Chicken In Every Yard DIY Chicken Coops The Chicken Keeper’s Journal A Guide To Poultry Keeping Pet Chickens… [read more]