One of the best things about raising chickens is that there are so many different egg colors! Here is the list off breeds that lay green eggs. Olive Eggers- This gorgeous breed lays 180-200 eggs a year. Their egg color is an olive green, which is where their name comes from. For more information onContinue reading “The best chicken breeds that lay green eggs”
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Tips for winterizing your chicken coop
Before we know it, winter will be here, so now is the time to start planning and winterizing your chicken coop. We live in cold area, so it is not unusual for us to reach -30 degrees Fahrenheit with the wind chill. Even if you don’t live in an area that is quite that coldContinue reading “Tips for winterizing your chicken coop”
Common predators of chickens to be aware of
Their are many predators of chickens, from hawks to raccoons and so many more, it is a good idea to know about them so that you can take the proper steps to protect your flock! Daytime Predators- Some of the common daytime predators are badgers, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and sometimes domestic dogs and cats. AllContinue reading “Common predators of chickens to be aware of”
5 ways to save money with chickens
It is really frustrating when you find out that your eggs are costing you way more then they should, so here are five ways that you can save money with your chickens. 1- Fermenting food Not only is fermenting their food beneficial to their health it is also a great way to cut back onContinue reading “5 ways to save money with chickens”
Common illnesses and injuries with chicks and ways to treat them
Baby chicks are prone to many different diseases and different types of injuries so today lets talk about what they are and ways that you can help prevent or treat them! Common Diseases- Coccidiosis- One of the most common diseases that your chicks can get is coccidiosis, it is caused from parasites in the soil.Continue reading “Common illnesses and injuries with chicks and ways to treat them”
Colloidal silver- using it for animals!
You may have heard of colloidal silver before, but did you know that there are many wonderful uses for it? What is colloidal silver? Colloidal silver is made from tiny silver particles that are in a liquid, it has powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties that make it great for using on cuts, burns, andContinue reading “Colloidal silver- using it for animals!”
Three important things that you need to raise happy and healthy barn cats!
Barn cats are great for homesteaders, not only do they keep the rodent population down but they also are loving companions for both animals and humans! If you are wondering what they need to be happy then you have come to the right place. The first thing that your barn cat will need is water.Continue reading “Three important things that you need to raise happy and healthy barn cats!”
Ways to help prevent frostbite from your chickens
Here are some great ways to help prevent your chickens from getting frostbite. Having a well ventilated coop You might think that having a well-ventilated coop is for just the summer, but it is super important for the winter too! If your coop is not well-ventilated then the moisture in the coop has nowhere toContinue reading “Ways to help prevent frostbite from your chickens”
Adorable chicken names!
Owning chickens is just like having a bag of potato chips, because you can’t just have one! So if you are looking for some fun names for your flock then you have come to the right place. A-L M-Z Let me know in the comments some of your favorite chicken names!
Tips for choosing the right chicken breeds for your flock!
When it comes to choosing chicken breeds for your flock there are a few questions you should ask yourself. So here are some of the things you should think about or ask yourself! Questions to ask yourself- I hope that some of these questions will be able to help you narrow down your search toContinue reading “Tips for choosing the right chicken breeds for your flock!”
The 1912 Homestead 