A Checklist for Setup, Equipment Failures, and Timing That Make Chicken Processing Day Mistakes Preventable There are few days on the homestead that require more preparation than chicken processing day….
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The Two-Breed System for Year-Round Meat Chicken Breeding
Most homesteaders hit the same wall: you nail meat chicken production and meat chicken breeding in spring, then watch your summer or winter batches struggle. The single-breed broiler chicken approach…
When and Why Do Chickens Molt?
So you’re noticing that your chicken flock looks a little rough and featherless. But don’t worry, it probably just means they are molting. Molting is a natural process that is…
Broiler Chicken Breeds: 16 of the Best Meat Chickens
Raising meat birds is an excellent way to take control of the food that ends up on your family’s table. Whether you want birds that will lay eggs and provide…
16 Sick Chicken Symptoms & Sick Chicken Treatments
As a backyard chicken keeper, it is important to be aware of common sick chicken symptoms and sick chicken treatment. Many symptoms of illness in chickens also double as normal…
Is It Safe to Reuse Egg Cartons? Yes! | Eggs and Salmonella
A few years back I remember the great egg carton debate. The question was asked by many backyard chicken keepers and farmers—can I reuse egg cartons? As with everything safety…
