You’re not alone if you’ve been thinking about expanding your flock. Chickens are one of the most popular types of livestock kept on homesteads for a reason. These birds are incredibly versatile since they can be used for meat, eggs, … Read More
There are plenty of reasons to add specific chicken breeds to your flock, but the most common reason people want white chickens is because they look so clean after plucking, making a beautiful chicken dinner. Keep in mind that white … Read More
If you’re looking for a stunning new addition to your flock, there’s no better choice than a black and white chicken breed. Whether they’re speckled, laced, barred, penciled, or spotted, these birds wear an incredible plumage that stands out and … Read More
By Tasha Greer Lakenvelders are descended from chickens that thrived in Armageddon. Yet today, this breed is at risk for extinction. They need chicken keepers with a passion for intelligent, ornamental, and useful breeds to help them recover from threatened … Read More
By Tasha Greer From their muffed, bearded faces to their feathered legs and five-toed feet, Faverolles are fanciful favorites among ornamental chicken keepers. As cold-hardy, winter layers they also make ideal off-season egg makers. Plus, like most French utility breeds, … Read More
By Tasha Greer With a name that literally means heartbreakers, you are almost guaranteed to fall in love with Crèvecœur chickens. From the tip of their crested, v-combed heads to their slate gray feet, these fancy, French culinary classics are … Read More
By Tasha Greer If you’re looking for a chicken breed with a certain Je ne sais quoi, French Marans are a must! From their fabulously feathered legs to their alluring eggs these bountiful, buxom birds are truly très magnifique. Typically … Read More
By Tasha Greer Go Dutch with Welsummer chickens. These pretty partridge-feathered hens, and their dashing rooster partners, will add a touch of Dutch charm to any flock. Renowned for their premium terracotta eggs, Welsummers offer profitable appeal. Plus, their flat, … Read More
When you think of two animals getting along, a dog and chicken typically isn’t the first thing to come to mind. In the wild, these two species on opposite sides of the food chain would not get along in any … Read More
If you have hens for your own fresh eggs, you will absolutely need nesting boxes for your chickens. Otherwise, you’ll be going on a real life egg hunt every day as the hens lay eggs wherever the urge strikes. As … Read More
Thrifty Homesteader is about creating a more sustainable life, but what exactly does that mean? It means making choices that will make you healthier...
