by Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo | Dec 11, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Chicken Breeds, Coffee with the Chicken Ladies, Guest Articles, Heritage Breeds
The Orpington is one of the best known breeds amongst chicken keepers both old and new. They’re a Heritage breed success story, and a very good option for brand new chicken ladies and men. The Orpington spent some time on the Livestock Conservancy’s Conservation...
by Cassidy Cornell | Nov 10, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Backyard Poultry, Cassidy Cornell, Chickens, Guest Articles, Poultry Equipment
Over the summer, my husband I took a huge leap. We sold our house and moved our family to a new property. Though we are still very much in backyard suburbia, our new house sits on an acre, complete with several outbuildings and a garden. We had been dreaming of moving...
by Tom Watkins | Nov 2, 2022 | Education, Events, Guest Articles, Homesteading, Tom Watkins
I’ve been gone for work. That’s what my kids know. This was the busiest year we have had for traveling. This is both exciting and terrifying as well. I am a homebody. I want to be home with my family and dogs and chickens and cows. I want to do my chores and...
by McMurray Staff | Oct 31, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Gail Damerow, Guest Articles, Poultry Health
A familiar issue for flock owners is the possibility that their chickens have worms. Continuing our interview series with Gail Damerow, poultry expert and best-selling author, we ask her how chickens get worms and how to prevent worms in chickens. How commonly do...
by Holly Callahan-Kasmala and Chrisie DiCarlo | Oct 26, 2022 | Backyard Chickens, Chicken Breeds, Chickens, Coffee with the Chicken Ladies, Guest Articles, Heritage Breeds
The Andalusian is a bird for the true chicken connoisseur. They are stunningly beautiful, outgoing and intelligent, curious and energetic, and zesty enough to keep you on your toes. This hardy Heritage breed is very good at several different jobs. They’re excellent...
by Tom Watkins | Oct 23, 2022 | Education, Featured, Homesteading, Meat Birds, Tom Watkins
This article first appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of Homestead Living magazine. Whether you are a backyard hobbyist or a full scale homesteader, my guess is that you have at least flirted with the idea of raising your own meat chickens. Perhaps you are still in the...
