the-homestead

3 of The Best Dual-Purpose Chicken Breeds
August 17, 2022 · · Chickens 101

The best dual-purpose chicken breeds are important on the homestead because they produce both meat and eggs. Breed choice is one of those topics that every chicken keeper has definite feelings about.

Read More
Chicken Tractor Designs to Inspire Your Creativity
July 19, 2022 · · Chickens 101, Coops

Chicken tractor designs are becoming more popular. Here are three great chicken tractor designs that you can build at home for your flock.

Read More
Black Australorp Breed Profile
June 6, 2021 · · Chickens 101

The Black Australorp is one of the heritage chicken breeds we choose to keep. I have found heritage chicken breeds to be hardier than standard breeds. It’s our desire to help preserve them for future generations.

Read More
5 Common Chicken Diseases and Symptoms
March 15, 2019 · · Feed & Health

Add to Favorites Not many vets specialize in chicken diseases and symptoms. Finding a good source of information, like Backyard Poultry magazine, is important. We keep chickens from the sustenance …

Read More