Homestead chickens

When deciding which chicken breeds to get, most homesteaders consider things like how noisy they are or how many eggs they produce. However, one of the most important factors is temperament. You want chickens that are friendly and easy to deal with. With that in mind, there are several chicken breeds you should avoid, and that is the topic of this video by Becky's Homestead. She talks about her three least-favorite chicken breeds. Here they are...

This guide lists out the best animals for 1 acre homesteads, how much room they need to thrive, where to locate their housing & the benefits to consider before deciding to add them to your homestead.

If you have backyard chickens, you will LOVE our 3 homemade chicken feed recipes. Healthy and nutritious feed your flock will love!

Chickens regularly suffer from intestinal parasites, but you don't need to resort to medications to get rid of them if you know a few natural solutions. #chickens #homesteading

When raising chickens, you may want to free range chickens. But often times it isn’t the safest option to keep the flock safe. Here are many pros & cons.

If you're really committed to caring for your chicks, here are 20 things you should seriously consider.

Learn all about keeping chickens warm in the winter from what to feed chickens in the winter to whether or not you need to heat your coop.

Here is a dozen herbs for your chickens to stick to. Not every herb is safe, though, so we tell you the top 7 to avoid.

Discover 120+ creative and practical chicken dust bath ideas that will keep your chickens happy and healthy. Learn how to easily implement these designs in your backyard today!

Learn how to keep your chicken coop cool, save money on feed, and make sure your chickens lay more eggs with this great list of hacks and tips for your backyard chicken coops!