Balancing Corporate & Homesteading Lifestyles
Pita Pinta Asturiana
The Pita Pinta Chicken The Pita Pinta, a distinctive and relatively rare breed of chicken, holds a special place in the hearts of poultry enthusiasts. We are very excited to have a Pita Pinta rooster in our flock, Mr Melody. The Pita Pinta, with…
The Protective Instinct Of Roosters
Roosters possess a strong and innate protective instinct, which plays a crucial role in the dynamics of a chicken flock. This instinct is a fascinating aspect of their behavior and has several key elements: Guardian of the Flock: Roosters are naturally inclined to act…
Roosters: Resources For Peaceful Coexistence With Your Rooster
Living with a rooster transforms the rhythm of a homestead, infusing each day with the spirited personality of these feathered leaders. The crowing at dawn becomes a familiar melody, a natural alarm that signals the awakening of the farm. Beyond their role as timekeepers,…
Made With Love By Weekend Homesteaders
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Let’s Talk Rooster
This is my rooster Storm, a Silver Deathlayer. At the time of writing, he is about 8 months old. I won’t go into the story of getting him (I’ll save that for another day). I wanted a Deathlayer roo, and was happy to hatch…
Our Chicks: Photo Gallery
The joy of raising chicks is a heartwarming journey that unfolds with each fluffy ball of feathers. From the moment they peck their way into the world, a unique bond begins to form. It’s witnessing their first tentative steps, the soft chirps that fill…
Buying Shipped Hatching Eggs
Sometimes buying shipped hatching eggs is necessary if you are looking for a specific breed that can’t be found locally. I found myself in this position as I was trying to build my flock. I bought my incubator in April and hatched my first…
Cluck-tastic Capers: Ironman
Clucktastic Capers: A short story inspired by my hen Ironman … Once upon a time, on a quaint little farm, there lived a remarkable hen named Ironman. Unlike the other hens, Ironman possessed extraordinary strength and resilience that made her stand out from the…
Creating A Chicken Garden
It’s never too soon to start planning your garden … in the past, I start planning on the fly and always miss or forget something … or get it planted late … NOT this year. Plus thinking of spring, for me, helps beat the…
12 Practical Ways to Practice Gratitude
Gratitude isn’t a common habit, but without gratitude, life is more challenging than it needs to be. Feeling grateful resets your perspective, and this is a gift you can give yourself each day. If you find yourself feeling pessimistic or overwhelmed, a little gratitude…
