Chickens Lay Eggs… Sometimes – My Fledgling Egg Business
Dollar signs filled my 12-year-old mind as I gazed, fascinated, at the…
Countdown to the Country: Ten Steps on the Road to Your Homestead
Bravo to those already on their own land, who are old hands…
Establishing a Market for Farm-raised Meats
Thirty years ago my parents loaded my little brother and me into…
The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens
Chickens are one of the easiest forms of livestock to raise and…
How Raising Chickens Can Help Your Garden
It’s hard to imagine a world without chickens. We love them for…
Easter Chicks Gone Bad: The Unexpected Menace
They looked innocent enough, like fuzzy giant skittles bouncing around the tub.…
Income Opportunities for Poultry Farmers
Chickens scratching around the yard is a classic homestead picture. Chickens are terrific…
Learning Curves on Rural Roads: Three Lessons for Every Homesteader
When my husband and I ditched our rat-race city lives to lead…
Livestock Guard Dogs: Just Like Lassie, Only Better
When I had my dairy goats in Wisconsin nothing bothered them, and…
Heritage Breeds on the Homestead: Oldies, but Goodies
The dream of coming back to basics, down to our roots, and…
How to Properly Clip a Chicken’s Wing
To answer the age-old question: yes, chickens can fly. Those who consider…
Build Your Own Chicken Tractor
The humble chicken is a worthwhile pet, a voracious eater of insects,…
