I have been hatching chicken eggs for a few years now but this year I bought a new incubator and have been trying to successfully hatch chicken eggs.  Although the two previous hatches have been less than successful, this go…

I have always raised laying and broiler chickens in fixed housing because I always thought it to be easier.  I did not have to worry about predators or the birds getting out and because I bring the greens to them…

I have explored in a couple different posts about attempting to raise enough chicken to be self sufficient in eggs and meat.  I have been trying to do this by incubating chicken eggs of some heritage breeds.  In today's blog…

A self sufficient homestead can look different for every person who chooses to live this lifestyle.  For me, being able to save some money, reduce my reliance on large commercial suppliers and reduce my reliance on the grocery store by…