Homestead chickens

Discover why and when chickens need help with extra protein - and create a natural, inexpensive treat to boost their health.

This guide to raising laying hens will teach you about the best laying hen breeds, how to get different colored eggs, and how to keep your hens healthy.

My Extreme Heat Coop (in progress) I live in the Sonoran Desert, where it gets very hot and my chicken coop and run have to provide a cool and safe refuge for my birds. I also live in the city and have limited space. In fact, there was only one...

There are a few things you can add to your chickens' dust bath that make absolute sense, but don't add these 3 other things to it! #chickens #homesteading

Refrigerate? Wash? Are these still good? Come learn best practices and get answers to frequently asked questions about how to wash and store fresh eggs.

Here are some great reasons to start raising ducks on your small farm. Raising ducks is a great choice and they are fun as well. Raising ducks ..

These clever ways to feed your chicken for free are also going to result in more eggs!

DIY grazing boxes make for happy grass fed chickens. They're a great way to save on the cost of raising backyard chickens (and other poultry), too!

Marigolds in the chicken coop: the medicinal benefits for your chickens, and the use of different types as a yolk enhancer, an anti-bacterial rub and an insect repellent. #backyardchickens #marigolds #marigoldsinpots #chickengardens

Can herbs keep chickens healthy? Does herb use increase the immune response in the flock? The answer to both questions appears to be, yes!