Survival Chickens

If you’ve ever been inside an amateur or ham radio shack, basically an enthusiast setup inside their home, you might have been a little mesmerized: stacks of electronic components, dials, microphones, and all manner of electronic equipment. Chances are if you’ve got the bug, it bit you right then and there… So, you’ve done the […]

Rosemary is among the most prized herbs, greatly desired not just for its use as an aromatic seasoning but also as a lovely ornamental plant. Native to the Mediterranean, this hardy shrub now grows in most parts of the world. Plants of this type are often loved by chickens as a snack when they are

The best thing you could do for the health and wellness of your chickens is to let them free-range. Most domestic breeds today still have good foraging instincts, and it’s a lot of fun to watch chickens make their way through the environment grabbing the occasional choice bug or worm. But as they are pecking

If you’re a homesteader, one of your top priorities is keeping your chickens healthy… and for good reason. Chickens provide eggs and meat for your family year-round. And one way to do that is by giving them herbs on a regular basis. Herbs are packed with nutrients and vitamins that help keep chickens healthy. Some

Chickens love taking a bath, as long as it is in dust and not water. There definitely is a reason the phrase “madder than a wet hen” was coined, as I learned when bathing dirty chicks once. But, frolicking around in a dirt bath (or chicken dirt bath, as they are also often called) is

If you’re curious about the foods chickens can eat – and those they can’t – you’ve come to the right place! Many people decide to raise chickens because they are versatile little creatures that can eat just about anything. In fact, feeding chickens things like kitchen scraps and leftovers is a great way to cut

Bantam chickens – or “bantys”, as they are often called, are the best survival chicken breed a prepper could raise. This miniature chicken breed has value for survival homesteaders regardless if they live in a tiny plot of land, or copious amounts of acres. Bantam chickens are essentially a miniature breed. They are approximately one-fourth

Building a chicken coop doesn’t need to be expensive! You can build a chicken coop that is predator-proof from scrap material found around most homesteads and a couple small rolls of fencing – or less than $100 worth of wood. Upcycling an old rabbit hutch into a chicken coop is an even cheaper way to

Chicken lice are not anything that any chicken keeper wants to deal with. Unfortunately, in some cases, they can be tough to prevent. It might seem like no matter how diligently you clean your coop or how meticulously you care for each and every chicken… you keep getting chicken lice. And they keep coming back

Portable chicken coops are ideal for preppers who keep small livestock as part of their survival plan. With a mobile chicken coop you can save both space and money without sacrificing predator proofing materials – and use the meat and egg bird enclosure like a chicken tractor, as well. Preppers who keep chickens in portable