No one wants to see their chickens losing feathers. Make sure you determine what is causing the feather loss. A few weeks ago, I went into the coop and noticed a few chickens losing feathers. I immediately inspected the girls to see what was going on – what was causing their feather loss? No one…
Chickens love a good garden, so if your flock found your veggies, you have to find ways to stop chickens from getting in your garden. A few weeks ago, I went on my morning walk in the garden and realized my chickens found my kitchen garden. They ate through my lettuce and used several areas…
Chickens benefit from herbs like humans, so add these herbs to grow for chickens in your garden this year. Herbs are versatile and multi-purposeful from adding amazing flavors to your favorite soup to getting rid of an annoying headache. It feels like there is an herb for everything, and recently, I began to dive into…
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…
Having a broody hen isn’t always a good thing, and you might have to break a broody hen from time to time. Here’s how. I’ll be the first to tell you that I love a broody hen. There is nothing like having a broody mama in the coop. Their ferociousness is adorable, comical, and a…
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…
Hens need plenty of calcium to lay hard-shelled eggs, and if your hen has a calcium deficiency, giving her oyster shells is an easy way to boost her calcium levels. A trip to the feed store results in you staring at all of the shelves, wondering if your chickens need any of these things. I…
Did you know that summer is harder for chickens than winter? That’s why you need heat hardy chickens if you live in hot climates. Everyone stresses about the winter, but chickens struggle more in the summer than the winter. Selecting some of the best chicken breeds for hot weather reduces the discomfort your flock feels….
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 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…
