The Prairie Bluebell Egger is a newer breed that is becoming very popular! About The Breed Prairie Bluebell Eggers are a cross between a White Leghorn and an Araucana. This mix will give you a blue egg layer that lays a lot of eggs! This breed was first introduced in 2019 and is starting toContinue reading “The Prairie Bluebell Egger- Breed Spotlight of the Month (May)”
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Everything to Know About a Double Yolk From a Chicken!
I always get excited anytime that I find a double yolk in one of our eggs! Plus it’s not super common to get them, so that always makes it super exciting when we do get one. What Causes A Double Yolk? Double yolks happen when two yolks are released inside of the chickens oviduct tooContinue reading “Everything to Know About a Double Yolk From a Chicken!”
The best chicken breeds that lay green eggs
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”
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”
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!”
Diatomaceous Earth- three reasons why you should be using it for your flock
Diatomaceous earth is finely ground and processed algae that has been fossilized, even though that may seem weird there are so many great uses for it! You can use it as a natural dewormer! By feeding diatomaceous earth to your flock you can naturally deworm them, and best of all it is one of theContinue reading “Diatomaceous Earth- three reasons why you should be using it for your flock”
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”
The 1912 Homestead 