Best Chicken Breeds for Heat and Keeping Them Cool
Choosing the best chicken breeds for your climate can be a big decision. Most people are concerned about their egg layers in cold weather, but …
Livestock
Tips for raising backyard chickens, rabbits, and other small livestock.
Providing Supplemental Chicken Coop Lighting
Experiencing the ebb and flow of egg production? You can safely provide supplemental chicken coop lighting when you take these factors into consideration. If you …
Keeping Chickens in Cold Climates
Raising chickens, whether egg layers or meat chickens, can be a challenge at times. Predators, sick animals, cleaning out the coops, or even just being …
Raising Your Own Meat Birds
Raising your own meat birds is a wonderful way to provide some of your own food. You will also ensure that your food is raised …
Basic Rabbit Housing Needs + 5 Free Rabbit Hutch Plans
There is no one style of rabbit housing that is suitable for all situations, but there are certain basic rabbit housing needs that should be …
Should You Raise Goats on the Homestead?
Should you raise goats on your homestead? There is much to consider when deciding to raise goats on your homestead. Find out what you need …
5 Things to Think About Before Giving a Bunny for Easter
Adorable baby bunnies and fluffy little chicks can sure be tempting. It may seem like a good idea to bring them home as the perfect …
Rootsy Responds: Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners
Raising backyard chickens for beginners. We asked The Rootsy Community what they thought a beginner needs to know to be successful. We call it CSA, …
Beekeeping 101 – What beginner beekeepers need to know
Learn what all beginner beekeepers need to know before getting bees. How to set up the apiary, what beekeeping supplies are needed, and other beekeeping …
The Reality of Selling Eggs from Your Homestead
Making money from the homestead is possible and raising chickens for eggs can be a good stream of income. Learn how to raise chickens for …