Chickens
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Meet Yeti the Great: The Rooster Who Stole My Heart
Describe a family member. Every homestead has that one animal who captures your attention more than the rest — the one whose story makes you smile every time you tell Continue reading
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If I Had Taken Another Path: Becoming a Farm Veterinarian
Imagine a world where you nurture life, one creature at a time. As a farm veterinarian, you’d be at the heart of healing, balancing nature’s intricate dance. Dive into the rewarding challenges of animal care and discover the profound connection… Continue reading
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Winter Chicken Feed Supplements That Boost Flock Health
Winter Nutrition is Important As the temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, your backyard chickens face new challenges. Cold stress, reduced foraging opportunities, and increased energy demands all combine to Continue reading
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What’s the Biggest Risk That You’d Like to Take, But Haven’t Been Able To?
We’re living it on the homestead right now! For us, that risk isn’t a far-off dream — it’s happening right now.We’re taking the leap and bringing our homestead to life Continue reading
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Full Circle: A Sustainability Milestone on the Homestead
Witness the magic of self-sufficiency as our homesteaders’ flock begins laying its own eggs, proving that sustainable farming thrives when nature is nurtured. Continue reading
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What Have You Been Working On? Exciting News from J & J Homestead!
Join us on a fresh adventure as J & J Homestead launches ‘Talking With Chickens’, a podcast diving deep into the heart of homesteading life this November on Spotify. Tune in for honest tales and insights that resonate with every… Continue reading
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The Magic of Pullet Eggs: Small in Size, Big in Promise
There’s something incredibly exciting about walking into the coop and finding those first tiny eggs nestled in the nesting boxes. If you’ve recently raised chicks and are starting to see Continue reading
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The Hardest Goal I’ve Ever Set for Myself: Building Our First Chicken Coop!
Today’s Blog Prompt: What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? When I think about the hardest personal goals I’ve ever set for myself, there are quite a Continue reading
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Why Your Chickens Are Laying Fewer Eggs This Fall…
(and Why That’s Okay!) Have you noticed lately that your egg basket isn’t quite as full as it was a few weeks ago?Don’t worry — it’s not just you, and Continue reading
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What’s a Topic I’ve Changed My Mind About? Learning to Harvest Our Own Chickens with Grace
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? When I first started dreaming about homesteading, I knew I wanted chickens. I pictured fresh eggs every morning, happy Continue reading