Category: Chickens

Chickens are a great livestock option to keep on the homestead or in your backyard, but providing the chickens with the right amount of space is important. How much space do you need on the homestead...

Lighting and heating can be a benefit in your chicken coop to keep your chickens healthy and productive. How do you know when heating and lighting are necessary, and what are the best options for...

Chickens are a favorite backyard livestock animal because they are relatively easy to keep and can provide an abundance of food to homesteaders or backyard keepers. Housing your chickens in an...

Keeping chickens generally includes providing them with a coop for various reasons. Providing the right coop and conditions inside the coop is crucial for the chickens' health and well-being. Knowing...

Chickens are a common starter animal for homesteaders, but if you are inexperienced at keeping chickens, you may be disturbed by some of the behavior you see in your flock. Will chickens kill each...

Chickens are often one of the first forms of livestock that people start out with on their homestead as a source of eggs, meat, or both. Many people throw out kitchen scraps for their chickens to...