Chickens

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

Having a flock of backyard chickens means fresh eggs, entertainment, and a sense of self-reliance. Feeding those chickens doesn’t have to be hard, or even expensive. Consider supplementing your chicken feed with some easy-to-grow plants around your garden. Besides saving you money, these plants sampled here have a high nutritional value, and they’re good for

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 belong isn’t always easy. Chickens are not always up on the rules of the fence or other borders,

As any chicken keeper knows, it’s important to keep an eye on your birds for any sign of ill health. One common problem that can affect backyard flocks is becoming egg bound. This occurs when a hen has difficulty laying an egg, and the result can be a very sick chicken. Think you have an

Chickens can seemingly eat anything, but that’s hardly the case. While the number of foods they can have is significant, there are many that should only be served cooked, in moderation, sparingly, or not at all. I’ve taken dozens of foods one by one and explain if and how your chickens can eat them. You’ll

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 the

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 for the garden. They do all of this while providing great entertainment around the homestead! Kept in a coop or in a tractor, watching your birds do

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. The next best thing is to create an area in your run or coop for your chickens to dust bathe. Here’s how to do it – and why

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