A Cluckin’ Good Time: Why Chickens Rule the Roost

If you’ve ever wondered what your life is missing, the answer is probably chickens. These feathery friends can help fertilize your soil, mow your lawn, and even lay the eggs you eat for breakfast. What could be better than that?

To celebrate our favorite member of the poultry flock we’ve rounded up some wisdom from our farming and homesteading authors who appreciate the value of the chicken. Get ready to learn a thing or two whether you’ve already a member of the poultry party or not.


Take a peck at these recommended reads:

How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Poultry Flock

A Checklist for Broiler Chicks

Manage Your Chicken Manure: The Joys of Deep Litter

Un-Coop your Poop: Everything you Need to Know about Chicken Tractors

You’ve Got Mail. And it’s Chicks!

Don’t Bawk: The Wild and Wonderful Chicken Tractor

Are you Team Duck or Team Chicken?

Low-Risk Silvopasture: Chickens, Turkeys, Guinea Hens, Ducks and Geese

WATCH! Video For Your Flock

Homesteader and author Harvey Ussery discusses natural feed options for poultry, including self-harvesting methods and using weeds as supplemental nutrition.

The most comprehensive guide to date on raising all-natural poultry for the small-scale farmer, homesteader, and professional grower. The Small-Scale Poultry Flock offers a practical and integrative model for working with chickens and other domestic fowl, based entirely on natural systems.

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