Winter can be a particularly hard time to keep chickens. During the cold months, I used this time to purchase the chickens that people−the folks I referred to as Towneyz −didn’t want anymore. I did understand them not wanting to keep their chickens during winter. They are more work, and it is cold out. There… [read more]

When my dogs got into the chicken coop, I almost gave up having chickens for good. I’ll always remember lifting up a dead chicken and having to get rid of the body. I then lifted another dead chicken and saw she laid an egg before being frightened to death. My dogs didn’t eat any of… [read more]

If you are raising chickens for meat or eggs, you might wonder if it is really worth it. The cost of buying quality, commercial feed from a chain store or feed store is certainly higher than the cost of a few dozen eggs from your grocery store. It can be expensive to feed your flock… [read more]

City dwellers, rejoice – just because you live in a crowded area, it doesn’t mean that you can’t begin to homestead. Many suburban and city neighborhoods have voted to allow residents to keep just a few chickens as backyard livestock. While this opens you up to a whole new world of opportunities, these allowances often… [read more]

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]