Got chickens that love treats? Me too. Often, I can’t walk into the coop without practically being mauled, and if I have dried insect treats, it’s over. This article is inspired by my new book, Cluck Cakes, which shows you how to make 11 gourmet treats for your hens! They’re organic, all natural, and hens…
Molting chickens can be stressful because, well, your flock looks naked and like they’re unhealthy. In fact, they can look like they’ve been to hell and back. They can look scruffy, and you might worry that they’re sick. And you might even take them to the vet! When we say “chickens molting,” you might wonder…
Using DIY chicken coop plans to make a home for your hens is so fun – we built our own coops, and we know that when we need another one, we have the skill set to create it easily. I get lots of questions about how to build a chicken coop, what chicken coops need, what…
If you have chickens, chances are you’re wondering “What does a fertilized egg look like?” I have the answers plus some tried and true tips! The first time we hatched chicks on our homestead, it was a great day – we could increase our flock (and our food supply), develop our own line of healthy…
It’s always a very good idea to create your own chicken emergency kit – and in this article, I’m going to give you ideas about what to keep in it. While we all might like to think our chicken-keeping experience will be bucolic and without any trouble, the straight truth is you will likely come…
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I had to take a break from recording anything thanks to chronic strep throat, but I’m back with a new episode of Real Homesteader Stories! In this episode, I reveal the ditch that’s supposed to save us from the flooding in the MidWest (you can guess about how well that went). I also give you…
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