Balancing Corporate & Homesteading Lifestyles
Teach Your Chicken to Jump Through a Hoop
Teaching your chicken to jump through a hoop is a fun and rewarding trick that can also help to keep your chickens active and mentally stimulated. Here’s how you can do it: Materials Needed: A small hoop (a hula hoop or a homemade hoop…
The Difference Between Chicken Wire and Hardware Cloth
Understanding the differences between chicken wire and hardware cloth will help you better predator-proof your coop. Here’s what you need to know. Chicken Wire: Material and Construction: Made of thin, flexible galvanized steel or stainless steel wire. Typically has a hexagonal mesh pattern. Available…
🌟 Commitment, Integrity, and the Lessons Learned from a Challenging Rooster 🌟
Today, I want to chat about a topic that resonates deeply with me and perhaps with many of you as well—commitment to our goals, maintaining integrity, and holding true to our values, especially when the going gets tough. On our homestead, commitment isn’t just…
Elderberry Recipes
Elderberries are celebrated for their rich flavor and health benefits, making them a fantastic ingredient for a variety of recipes. These recipes showcase elderberries’ versatility, from soothing teas and syrups to delightful desserts and homemade wine, offering a wonderful way to enjoy this nutritious…
Deathlacers
At C&C Homestead, we take pride in our unique and captivating hybrids. The Deathlacer, a hybrid breed that embodies the beauty and gentle nature we strive for in our poultry endeavors. Born from a meticulous crossbreeding process exclusive to our homestead, the Deathlacer boasts…
Patience & Commitment
https://weekendhomesteaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/webrtcTmp.mp4 There is so much we can learn from the simple things in life around us. My rooster Melody is a perfect example. I committed a lot of time and patience to raising him. It didn’t happen overnight … but he trusts me. He…
Roosters: Are They For You?
I am in a lot of chicken Facebook groups and have seen too many people posting about injuries from their roosters. It is very sad and frustrating because most of these injuries could have been prevented if the “keeper” had been informed and prepared…
DIY: Chicken Swing
In the spirit of enhancing your coop and providing your feathered friends with a source of entertainment and exercise, this month’s DIY project is a chicken swing! This simple yet effective addition to your chicken run not only enriches your chickens’ environment but also…
The Unwanted & Abandoned
This photo imparts two important lessons: firstly, this unfortunate rooster was left in a park during cold weather, discarded and forsaken as if he were mere refuse. Thankfully, a compassionate individual noticed him, rescued him, and gave him a new home. The blackened areas…
Roo-tastic Revelations: Navigating Rooster Puberty & Hormones
As the guardians of our feathered flocks, witnessing our roosters transition from chirpy chicks to full-fledged guardians of the coop is both fascinating and, at times, challenging. This crucial phase, known as rooster puberty, marks a significant turning point not only in their physical…
