This might just be a question you are asking yourself if you have newborn chicks inside your home. So today I am going to explain to you what is a good age to let your little chicks outside for the first time! Chicks have an important temperature that they need to be kept at. SoContinue reading “At what age can I let my chicks go outside?”
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Raising baby chicks- the temperature that they must be kept at
Today we are going to talk about the important temperature that newborn chicks need to be kept at, and how long. Week 1- Chicks for their first week of life need to be kept at 90-95 F. It is super important that you keep the chicks at the proper temperature so that they grow properlyContinue reading “Raising baby chicks- the temperature that they must be kept at”
A guide to buying your chicks
There are so many options and places to get your chicks, so today we are going to talk about all the different choices and the pros and cons of each. Your local farm store Your local farm store will most likely have chicks, but you can only buy the breeds that are there, so ifContinue reading “A guide to buying your chicks”
How to raise happy and healthy chickens
In order to have happy chickens you must have healthy chickens. If you don’t have healthy chickens, then raising them is not going to be very fun. They may cost you more money and you will definitely not enjoy raising them. So I am going to share with you some of my tips and tricksContinue reading “How to raise happy and healthy chickens”
Prairie bluebell eggers- is the breed right for you?
This is the other breed that I started with when I first got chickens. The first two breeds were Barred Rocks and Buff Orpingtons. These three breeds were very fun to raise I enjoyed it a lot! Now time to get into raising the Prairie Bluebell Egger! About the breed Prairie Bluebell Eggers are aContinue reading “Prairie bluebell eggers- is the breed right for you?”
How to prepare for getting baby chicks
I would say that most homesteader’s first animal would be chicks! If you don’t know why you need chickens then read here! Chickens are super easy to care for and are are pretty low maintenance. Besides cats and dogs these would be the first animal that I would recommend to any new homesteader. When weContinue reading “How to prepare for getting baby chicks”
The pros and cons of free-ranging chickens
If you are thinking of free-ranging your chickens it is important to know the pros and cons. So I will be sharing the pros and cons that I have found from free-ranging my chickens. Cons: Now that we have talked about the cons let’s talk about the pros. Pros: If you have any other prosContinue reading “The pros and cons of free-ranging chickens”
Do you know the importance of oyster shell and grit for your chickens?
We inherited some of our chickens when we moved, and they never had any access to oyster shell which is super crucial to keep them healthy and laying. Their eggshells weren’t as firm as they should’ve been and they weren’t laying that well. If you don’t understand the importance of grit and oyster shell, thenContinue reading “Do you know the importance of oyster shell and grit for your chickens?”
Ways to keep your chickens entertained
Are you struggling with ways to keep your flock entertained? I know that I sure did when we lived in the city. Keeping your chickens entertained is one of the best ways to prevent chicken fights from happening. If your chickens can’t free-range then it will especially be important to keep them entertained. Tip 1-Continue reading “Ways to keep your chickens entertained”
Barred Rocks- is this breed right for you?
Barred Rocks are amazing egg layers and they look pretty neat too! Their beautiful black and white stripes make them stand out from the rest of the flock. They are a great beginner breed and are one of the breeds that I started with. If you haven’t read about one of the other breeds IContinue reading “Barred Rocks- is this breed right for you?”
The 1912 Homestead 