These Chicken Breeds Thrive On The Homestead
June 8, 2022Not all chicken breeds thrive on all homesteads, but this group of dual-purpose birds typically does very well in a small-farm situation.
Four Ways To Protect Your Chickens From Predators
June 8, 2022Are poultry predators causing you problems? Here are four tried-and-true ways to protect your chickens against predatory animals.
Considering Cross-Species Brooding? It’s Possible
June 1, 2022Brooding one species of bird by another—a chicken by a turkey, for example—is possible, though you need to be mindful and success isn’t guaranteed.
Build A DIY Chicken Tractor With These Plans
May 31, 2022Make a portable, lightweight, predator-proof chicken tractor that your flock will enjoy with these simple, step-by-step instructions.
When Chickens Are Afflicted With Cataracts
May 25, 2022Chickens, especially older ones, can develop cataracts, leading to blindness and difficulties. Here’s what you can do to help vision-disabled birds in your flock.
Cuddly Chicks & Marshy The Duck Populate The Clucking Sisters Farm
May 19, 2022Dominique Leal from the California-based farm The Clucking Sisters breaks down the personalities that sparkle in her backyard flock.
What’s The Average Lifespan Of Chickens, Anyway?
May 11, 2022How long does a chicken live? If cared for properly, chickens can have a lifespan of a decade or more, producing eggs for much of that time.
Rats In The Chicken Run?! How To Get & Keep Them Out
May 4, 2022Safeguarding your hens’ environment against intruding rats is critically important. But what happens if rats get in the chicken run anyway?
Interested In Raising Turkeys? Learn From Our Turkey Tales
May 2, 2022Holidays and special dinners are just better with homegrown turkey on the table, but keep these things in mind when considering getting heritage turkeys of your own.
How To Try To Revive A Chick With Health Concerns
April 27, 2022Sometimes, a newborn chick will experience health struggles and need some help from its keeper. Here are a few ways to revive struggling chicks.
