Chickens

image of our chicks in their plastic tote brooder with clean water

How To Keep Baby Chicks’ Water Clean (with pictures)

Having clean, fresh water available in a waterer is so crucial to a baby chicks’ health. Without this clean water, the chick could get very …

image of our baby chicks asleep under a heat lamp in their brooder. some are laying in weird positions

This Is Why Baby Chickens Lay On Their Side

Raising baby chicks can be a challenging and worrying time for chicken owners. There are many things that these little creatures do that may seem …

image of the inside of our chicken watering system with clean water and deicer

How To Keep Chickens’ Water From Turning Green

Keeping drinking water fresh and clean for any animal is not easy, but it is essential for their good health. Not only do they like …

Our 1st set of chicks in a brooder with food and water

Can You Overfeed Baby Chicks?

Getting your new baby chicks is a thrilling experience, especially if they are your first baby chicks to look after. To ensure that your chicks …

our chickens behind the pasture fence with snow melting on our lawn

Does Weather Affect Chickens Laying Eggs? 17 Hen Secrets

We’ve noticed some interesting trends with our backyard flock. It seems like they lay fewer eggs on cold, rainy days – or in the winter. …

Selfie of Kimberly C. Starr with her daughter, both wearing straw hats while gardening in their yard.

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I'm Kimberly Starr. My family has always loved being outside and gardening. Now we are building a backyard homestead and immersing ourselves in this wonderful new lifestyle. We're learning as we go what works and what doesn't. This website is where we're sharing everything we've learned.

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