Author Archives: The 1912 homestead

How long is my chicken going to live?

If you’re like me then you probably have a favorite chicken. I wish they could live forever, but sadly at some point, they are going to die. But have no worries because you still have quite a few years left with them! If you continue to feed them the proper food and providing them anContinue reading “How long is my chicken going to live?”

Foods chickens can and cannot eat

Chickens are super funny when one of them finds a treat. Even when there are more treats around they seem to want the same one as each other. Have you ever seen them just chase each other? It is one of the most entertaining things ever 😂. If you haven’t seen them chase each otherContinue reading “Foods chickens can and cannot eat”

Reasons to have chickens in your backyard or on your homestead!

Chickens are super cool birds, and they are so funny to watch. Plus the lay delicious eggs and nothing beats a farm-fresh egg (at least in my opinion!) They are very unique birds, and come in all sorts of fun colors and sizes. Each and every bird has their own special personality that make yourContinue reading “Reasons to have chickens in your backyard or on your homestead!”

Fun chicken breeds that you may not know about

I absolutely love my hen named Cream Puff, she is a Polish and has the coolest looking head. Bella my Cochin also has cute-looking feet. What is a Polish and a Cochin you ask? Well in this article I will tell you all about them! A Polish is a really funny looking chicken breed. TheyContinue reading “Fun chicken breeds that you may not know about”