11 Heritage Chicken Breeds Every Homesteader Needs in Their Flock
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11 Heritage Chicken Breeds Every Homesteader Needs in Their Flock

If you’re looking to add to your homestead chicken flock, consider raising some heritage chicken breeds. I have a slight addiction problem when it comes to raising chickens, or so my husband keeps telling me. I want to raise all of the chickens, and heritage chicken breeds have a soft spot in my heart. These…

14 Protein Sources for Chickens Your Flock Will Love
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14 Protein Sources for Chickens Your Flock Will Love

Chickens receive the protein that they need from commercial layer feeds, and it’s supplemented with bugs, worms, snakes, lizards, and any other goodies they find throughout the day. Sometimes, you need to give your flock other protein sources for chickens. Your flock’s needs will change throughout the year. Protein is a necessary nutrient needed for…

13 Best Cold Weather Chicken Breeds for Your Flock
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13 Best Cold Weather Chicken Breeds for Your Flock

If you live in a cold region, you need one of the best cold hardy chicken breeds. Winters are brutal in many areas, and depending on where you live, some chicken breeds struggle with the low temperatures. Picking the best cold weather chicken breeds ensures your flock stays healthy and happy throughout the winter months….

Keeping Chickens in the Winter: Everything You Need to Know
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Keeping Chickens in the Winter: Everything You Need to Know

Keeping chickens in the winter doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating. When our first winter arrived with chickens, I had no idea anything about keeping chickens in the winter, and I stressed out. What if my chickens froze to death? Can chickens be outside in freezing temperatures? What do I do if my chicken…

The 11 Best Egg Laying Chickens: Real Homesteaders Tell All
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The 11 Best Egg Laying Chickens: Real Homesteaders Tell All

It’s hard to figure out what are the best egg-laying chicken breeds, so look at what real homesteaders have to say! The main reason most people raise backyard chickens is because they want a fresh supply of eggs. Nothing compares to gathering warm, fresh eggs each morning and turning them into delicious meals for your…