Chickens

Our Chickens Stopped Laying…And It’s All Our Fault
Our chickens stopped laying, and we couldn't figure out why. (more…)

How to Raise Pastured Poultry, Part 2: DIY Chicken Tractor
Your baby chicks have arrived and you've got them all settled into their new DIY...

The Real Cost of Raising Meat Birds: Year Two
Our second year of raising meat birds was filled with ups and downs. Mostly ups,...

Our Big Meat Bird Mistake: How We Accidentally Killed 35 Chickens
I almost don't even want to share our great big costly meat bird mistake of...

The Real Cost of Raising Meat Birds: Year One
What is the real cost of raising meat birds? Is it worth it? For my...

How to Raise Pastured Poultry, Part 1: DIY Brooder Pen
It's going to be a crazy next few months, y'all, what with moving, installing new...

The Best Livestock Guardian Dog for Chickens
Note from Kathleen: Today I'm welcoming my favorite guest post author...my husband, Mr. Native Texan! ...

Our 2017 Homesteading Year in Review
2017 was a big homesteading year for us. Most notably, it was our first year to...

Top 8 Essential Oils for Chickens
Have you ever wondered if you can use essential oils for chickens? (more…)