Balancing Corporate & Homesteading Lifestyles
Choosing The Right Breeds For Your Flock
Choosing the right chicken breeds for your flock is a critical decision that can influence your experience with backyard poultry keeping. Whether you’re interested in eggs, meat, companionship, or a combination, understanding the characteristics of different breeds helps ensure your chickens fit well with…
Silver Lakenvelder
The Silver Lakenvelder is an intriguing and historically significant breed of chicken, celebrated for its distinctive beauty and spirited disposition. Tracing its origins back to Germany and the Netherlands during the early 19th century, the breed’s name, “Lakenvelder,” translates to “white spread over a…
Exchequer Leghorn
Exchequer Leghorn (Photo from Myer Hatchery) The Exchequer Leghorn is a striking and relatively rare variety of the well-known Leghorn chicken breed, celebrated for its distinctive plumage and excellent egg-laying capabilities. Originating from Italy and later refined in Britain and America, the Leghorn breed…
DIY Dust Bath For Your Flock
Creating a dust bath for your chickens is a simple and fun project that will greatly benefit their health and well-being. Chickens naturally bathe in dust to keep themselves clean by removing mites, lice, and other parasites from their feathers and skin. Here’s a…
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…
Dreaming Of Roosters: What Does It Mean
Dreams about roosters can have various interpretations depending on the context of the dream and the cultural or personal associations one has with roosters. Generally, here are some common meanings attributed to roosters appearing in dreams: Wake-Up Call or Alert: Given a rooster’s association…
Deathlayers: Westfalische Totleger
The Deathlayer Chicken The Deathlayer chicken, known formally as the Westfalische Totleger, is a breed with a name as intriguing as its history. At C&C Homestead, we are excited to have this unique breed in our flock. Our goal is to not only create…
Healthy Herbs For Chickens: Rosemary
Rosemary is an excellent herb for chickens, offering several benefits: Respiratory Health: Rosemary can help improve respiratory health in chickens. Its strong aroma is known to clear nasal passages and aid in respiratory wellness. Pest Repellent: The strong scent of rosemary is a natural…
Coop Winter Weatherproofing Tips
Weatherproofing your chicken coop is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures the health and comfort of your chickens. Exposure to extreme temperatures, be it scorching summer heat or freezing winter cold, can lead to stress, reduced egg production, and even health issues like…
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…
