By Jenna Dooley, The Flip Flop Barnyard This spring has been very busy around our homestead. I…
Chickens
5 Reasons to Raise Pastured Livestock
By Jenna Dooley, The Flip Flop Barnyard Our family works hard to raise as…
6 Reasons Every Homestead Needs A Rooster
Roosters constantly get a bad rep, and typically it comes from people who have either…
How Do You Keep Chickens Warm ?
From the moment that you first bring home the newly hatched chicks, the question of…
How To Treat Common Chicken Illnesses
It happens to everyone at some point or another. You go and start your chicken…
Ten Ways To Help Your Chickens Beat The Heat
Here in central Texas, the heat and humidity can be a brutal combination. And the…
Chicken Breed Egg Colors
Do you know the difference in chicken breed egg colors? Which chickens lay blue eggs? Which…
How to Hatch Chicks in an Incubator
Learning how to hatch chicks is a fascinating activity for you and your family. If…
The Basics of Raising Chickens
Before deciding to bring home those extremely cute, newly hatched chicks, take a look at…