Outbreak of Newcastle Virus A Threat to Backyard Chickens
Virulent Newcastle Disease Detected in USA Backyard chicken flocks in California recently tested positive for virulent Newcastle Disease (vND). This is the …
How To Save Money On Chick Starter Feed
How To Save Money On Chick Feed Chicks don’t eat a great deal of feed for the first few weeks of their …
My Chicks from Sunnyside Hatchery Arrived!
I’m Back in the Chicken ‘Business!’ My homestead really doesn’t seem much like a homestead without some chickens. So I placed …
Egg Recall & Egg Safety Tips
Egg Recall 2018 & Egg Safety Tips Have you been affected by the latest egg recall? Are you concerned about the safety …
Sick or Injured Chick - An Infographic
For complete instructions on caring for a sick or injured chick, please read How to Care for a Sick Chick. This site …
How to Sell Your Farm Fresh Eggs
Can You Sell Your Farm Fresh Eggs? Selling fresh eggs from your laying hens is the quintessential homestead dream. All you …
The Ultimate Homemade Chicken Coop Guide
The Ultimate Homemade Chicken Coop Guide Guest Post by Claire, creator of The Happy Chicken Coop Spring is nearly here and …
The Best Way to Cook Stewing Hens
What’s The Best Way To Prepare Stewing Hens? Old stewing hens are pretty tough birds. I have found that the following methods are the …