The Kardashihen Flock Frolics At Hawthorn Creek Homestead
June 16, 2022Hawthorn Creek Homestead founder Brandie Funk tells us how her flock of chickens, the Kardashihens, and bees help to uphold a family farming legacy.
Chicken Chat: Losing A Pet Teaches The Value Of Life
June 15, 2022Losing a chicken is a difficult experience, but one keeper shares how memories of pet chickens can remind us of how all life is precious.
How To Handle A Dog Around Your Chickens
June 15, 2022Wild predators are a sure threat to your chickens, but don’t forget that a neighbor’s dog (or even your own) can and will kill a beloved bird, too.
How To Control Bugs On & Around Your Chickens
June 14, 2022Bugs, who needs ’em? Certainly not chicken-keepers, who sometimes struggle to keep pesky flies and poultry parasites at bay.
Feed Your Chicken Flock Right With These Tips
June 13, 2022What you feed, how you supplement and when you treat will make all the difference for your chickens. Follow these tips to feed your flock right!
Chicken Chat: The Chicken Lady & The Rooster
June 10, 2022Why did the the rooster cross the road? For Ramsey, for an ice cream cone that led to a new home with a loving chicken lady.
These Chicken Breeds Thrive On The Homestead
June 8, 2022Not all chicken breeds thrive on all homesteads, but this group of dual-purpose birds typically does very well in a small-farm situation.
Four Ways To Protect Your Chickens From Predators
June 8, 2022Are poultry predators causing you problems? Here are four tried-and-true ways to protect your chickens against predatory animals.
Grow These Tasty Plants In Your Chicken Run
June 7, 2022Your chicken run can provide plenty of nutritious plants for your flock, so check out these flavorful, shade-producing plants you can start growing today.
Avoid Giving These Toxic Foods To Your Chickens
June 6, 2022It’s fun to give chickens scraps and other treats, but watch out for these foods and other substances that are toxic to birds.
