Frozen chicken eggs...it's that time of year. We've learned a lot thus far about just how much egg production decreases in the winter and just how easy it is for those few, valuable eggs to freeze solid before we can get to them! There are so many new things to learn when one becomes a... Continue Reading →
We added Chickens to our Homestead this past spring, so this is our very first winter with them around. We Built an A Frame Chicken Tractor for them to stay cozy in throughout the year, and learned a lot about The Basics Needs for Bringing Chicks Home, as well as experimenting with letting them Naturally... Continue Reading →
One major reason lead us to choose against letting our chickens free-range: stories about how they destroy flower beds and gardens. Instead we went with a 'middle of the road' option: An A Frame Chicken Tractor (read all about how we built it ourselves right over here!). This coop is mobile, thus allowing the birds... Continue Reading →
This past spring we purchased three different breeds of chicks and quickly began to see the differences in them. Each breed is so unique in look and temperament! Some get along with chickens of other breeds while certain ones only like each other, some are more skittish while others are friendly, and they all look... Continue Reading →
We recently added six chicks to our homestead and since that time I've realized that they're pretty easy to care for. Read more about Our Chicken Adventures Begin right here! While the list of needed supplies is not long, there are a few things that you should have on hand when you bring your chicks... Continue Reading →
Well, we finally did it. We went to town and brought back six tiny chicks. This is something I've wanted to do for years, so I'm really excited for this adventure to begin! I honestly could have bought more because they're so cute...but...self control. Sigh. Anyway, we hope to utilize these chicks as laying hens... Continue Reading →