Chickens Tips for Your First Flock: Raising Chickens on the Homestead Jenny Graham, June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 Raising chickens for beginners can be one of the most rewarding experiences on the homestead. Not only do backyard chickens provide a steady supply of fresh eggs, but they also bring personality, pest control, and a deeper connection to your food. Whether you live on a rural farm or have a… Continue Reading
Chickens How Much Do Chickens Weigh? Weight Chart by Breed Donna Larson, June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 Are you wondering how much do chickens weigh while researching keeping your own flock? Let’s break it all down now. Continue Reading
Chickens What Chickens Lay Black Eggs? (Breeds and Egg Color) Donna Larson, April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 Can you have an egg basket filled with beautiful colors, including black eggs? What chickens lay black eggs, and where can you get them? Continue Reading
Homesteading The 10 Best Homestead Animals for Small Acreage Jenny Graham, February 3, 2025February 3, 2025 There’s a big misconception that you need big acreage to add animals to your homestead. Truth be told, you can successfully keep small farm animals without much space. Let’s take a look at the best homestead animals for small acreage or even on small plots of land. Continue Reading
Chickens Why Aren’t My Chickens Laying Eggs? The Great Egg Shortage Jenny Graham, December 21, 2024December 20, 2024 Most backyard chicken owners eventually ask, why aren’t my chickens laying eggs? Let’s look inside the chicken coop to explore the most common reasons you may be getting fewer eggs. Continue Reading
Cows Calving Supplies, Tools, and Equipment Checklist Donna Larson, December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Preparing for the first calving on your homestead can be nerve-wracking. We have the full calving supplies checklist to help ease your mind as you get ready … Continue Reading
Cows Can You Milk a Beef Cow? The Truth on Homestead Cows Donna Larson, November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 Homesteaders can run their cattle on their smaller plots of land a little differently than commercial producers. Have you ever wondered Can you milk a beef cow? Continue Reading
Chickens Can Quail Live With Chickens or Not? Raising Quail: Donna Larson, September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 We’ve long touted the benefits of raising both quail and chickens to add protein to your homestead. Does that leave you wondering can quail live with chickens? Continue Reading