Tag: raising chickens

Spring is a great time to add some chickens to your homestead! Here are 3 sources where you can get baby chicks, depending on your needs and priorities…

When temperatures plummet, making sure your homestead livestock has water to drink can be a challenge. Here are a few on-grid and off-grid ways to keep your chickens’

Save money on chicken feed & keep your chickens happy & healthy with fermented feed… If you are into natural health, you may have heard of some of

Before raising your own chickens, be aware of these 6 considerations… Want to raise your own chickens? Go for it! Chickens can be a wonderful, friendly, and useful

Keep your chicken coop clean and healthy and reduce coop cleaning chores with these 3 simple tips… Chickens are a great addition to the homestead, but they can

Raising chicks? Here are 3 simple ideas for making a DIY chick brooder to keep your baby chickens safe and warm! So you’ve taken the plunge and purchased

Can you raise chickens in a cold climate? If you choose the right breed, you shouldn’t have any problems. Here are a few tips for choosing a cold-hardy

Chickens are often the first addition to a small homestead – but there are a number of great reasons to keep backyard chickens even in the city. Here

Put your chickens to work for you making beautiful compost from this year’s garden leftovers… The summer garden season is over, which means it’s time to clean up

If you are an urban or hobby farmer, one challenge you may have is how to make sure your city chickens get enough fresh greens to eat. Here