Chickens
-
When Curiosity Meets Heartbreak: Searching for Answers After Losing Yeti
Yesterday, Yeti the Great, a beloved chicken, passed away, leaving the homestead in grief. To determine the cause and protect the flock, fecal float tests will be conducted. In the meantime, natural remedies like cayenne and oregano are provided to… Continue reading
-
Saying Goodbye: Losses on the Homestead
Life on a homestead is full of beautiful moments — fresh eggs in the morning, the buzz of bees on a warm afternoon, new seedlings pushing through the soil. But it’s also full of hard ones. Today was one of… Continue reading
-
The First Round of Cornish Cross Meat Chickens for 2026 Has Been Ordered!
Getting Ready for the 2026 Season Yesterday marked an exciting milestone here at J & J Homestead — I placed the order for our first round of Cornish Cross meat chickens for 2026! These amazing birds will be joining us this coming spring, and… Continue reading
-
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 it. For us, that’s Yeti the Great, our year-and-a-half-old Silkie rooster with the… Continue reading
-
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
-
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 put your flock at risk. The good news? With thoughtful… Continue reading
-
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 in a whole new way: building our farmstand and preparing to officially… Continue reading
-
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
-
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
-
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 these small but mighty eggs, congratulations — your girls have… Continue reading