Momma Knows Best ~ Letting a Broody Hen Brood
Why you should let a broody hen brood. Last spring when Nick and I decided to order our chicks, I made sure we had everything ready. A brooder box with 2 …
Lower Chicken Costs with Fermented Feed
Fermented Chicken Feed Have you ever seen a stampede? What about a chicken stampede?! If you decide to give fermented feed a try, I bet you’ll get to experience one …
How Feed Type Can Lower Costs
How The Right Type Of Feed Can Lower Your Expenses Feeding my chickens will be an ever evolving practice. A balance between keeping them happy and healthy, keeping it cost …
What Are Heritage Breed Chickens
WHAT ARE HERITAGE BREED CHICKENS? If you’ve read my eBook, Dual Purpose Chickens: Raise ‘Em Like Your Grandma Did, you know all about our love for dual purpose breed chickens. …
How to Make Money on the Homestead
Maybe you’re a veteran homesteader. Maybe you are just starting out. Or, maybe you’re still considering the lifestyle. A major question you may have is, “how to make money on …
How To Treat Your Chicken Coop For Mites
If you haven’t had mites yet, be thankful… But know that they don’t discriminate! We’ve had them here and I can promise you, they will leave you feeling like your …