A Chicken Hospital Ward / Infirmary for Your Sick Chicks
Here’s why it’s important to have a separate coop for those chickens who might need a little TLC for a while.
Chickens
Birds are probably the very first things any new homesteader thinks about raising… and for good reason: they’re small and so easy to care for!
Chickens are of course, an all-time favorite, since they lay eggs almost all year round, and they’re a good source of meat, but guineas, ducks, geese and quail are also very good options.
Which ones are right for you? Read our articles to find out, not to mention everything about raising them, incubating eggs, butchering and more.
Egg Eating Chickens & Woodchips in the Run
When my hens’ eggs were suddenly disappearing from the nests, we had to solve the problem quickly if we wanted to have fresh eggs again!
How to Make a Capon From a Rooster
Did you know you can neuter your rooster? It’s true! Cruel or cool? You be the judge!
Impacted Crop Treatment: Saving Our Choking Chick
When I discovered one of our baby chicks seemingly choking on its food, I knew we had to help.
Snake In The Coop
This meant war!
When and How To Break A Broody Hen
Letting a hen hatch chicks out naturally is an incredibly exciting thing to watch. But there are times when a sitting hen is just NOT something that you want in your flock. Here’s how I go about “breaking up” my broodies, and my reasons for wanting to do so…
Lower Maintenance Chickens
Brainstorming some ways to take care of my chickens with less money and effort!
Free Chickens On Craigslist… With A Catch
The things we’ll do for free chickens!!
Hatching Chicks Naturally: What You Should Know
Here’s what I’ve learned so far about letting a hen hatch her chicks out naturally…
12 Grasses and Cover Crops to Plant for Your Chickens
Here’s a great way to provide fresh forage for your chickens in an enclosed area, like a run, without having to worry about them scratching it all up!
Does It Matter If Chickens Inbreed?
Does it matter if my Buff Orpington siblings are mating? Am I gonna end up with a bunch of messed up chicks? Find out what I’ve learned…
Chicken Run in the Raised Beds or Garden? Yes!
Chickens are wonderful at clearing out weeds and bugs from garden beds! Plus, their manure makes a great fertilizer for next year’s crop!
How To Trim Rooster Spurs
When Dirty Wilson decided he was going to get ugly, and attacked my little Ty man putting a nice hole in his arm, it was time to give the rooster’s spurs a good trim.
Three More Animals Gone…
See who is gone, and why.
The Good Rooster – 9 Desirable Traits
Roosters are good for many things!! Here are some ways a good rooster watches out for the flock.