Homestead chickens

These chicken breeds do well in cold winters.

🌿The Lineup🌿 Want to know who of our lineup lays what? Here is a fun color egg chart labeled with the breeds. Represented here are all of the chicken breeds we are breeding in 2019 with the exception of the Alchemist Blues which are taking their swweeeeeeeet time in starting to lay 😉 🌿I believe

Everything you need to know about raising backyard chickens! Chicken breeds, chicken coop plans, feed, feeders, waterers & more!

In this article, I’ll explore eight different ways you can use chickens in the garden. You’ll discover how you can put chickens to work by providing nitrogen for your compost pile, replacing machine tillers, fertilizing your garden, turning compost, spreading mulch, disposing of your garbage, controlling pests and sanitizing your orchard.

Farm fresh eggs are better for you but did you know there is a difference between types of eggs? Chicken, duck, goose, quail, guinea and even turkey eggs have different nutritional content.

Can herbs keep chickens healthy? Does herb use increase the immune response in the flock? The answer to both questions appears to be, yes!

Clean your chicken coop now for the benefit of your chickens. Learn how easily you can do it and why it is important for your chickens health. #audreyslittlefarm #backyardchickens #raisingchickens #chickenhealth #chickencoop #cleancoop

How to make a dust bath for chickens to control parasites. You can use almost any type of container as long as you add wood ash and diatomaceous earth and your chicken will have the perfect dust bath.

Knowing what NOT to feed chickens is important for a healthy flock. Here are 7 items that should not be given to your flock. via @homesteadhippy