Homesteading | How To Know If Your Hen Is In Her Egg Laying Cycle
Do you know how to tell if your hens are in their egg laying cycle? Did you know hens have egg laying cycles? 📸 creator: @v.o.2.max (via Instagram) Take a look at their combs! (As shown in the video) Bright Red = laying eggs currently Light pink = on an egg laying break . . Check out our “Anti Social Homestead Club” Homestead Merch shirts 🔗 in bio! PS ❤️ and 📬 share this post with a fellow homesteady friend! Follow @bestofhomesteading for tips, inspiration, and stories from the homesteading community. 🐓 🐄 @bestofhomesteading 🐄 @bestofhomesteading 🐄 @bestofhomesteading The copyright of this post doesn’t belong to @bestofhomesteading, nor do we intend to monetize this content. It is edited and shared for purpose of awareness, if the content OWNER (visual/audio) of this post has an
Homesteading | Must Have Features For Your Chicken Coop
SAVE for later! What is something about your coop that you love? 📸 creator: @freedomhavenfarm (via Instagram) Follow @bestofhomesteading for tips, inspiration, and stories from the homesteading community. 🐓 🐄 @bestofhomesteading 🐄 @bestofhomesteading 🐄 @bestofhomesteading The copyright of this post doesn’t belong to @bestofhomesteading, nor do we intend to monetize this content. #chickencoop #chickens #backyardchickens #homesteader #Homesteadhacks
Benefits of Adding MARIGOLD to Your Chickens' Water
Marigolds aren’t just pretty—they’re packed with benefits for your flock! 🌼 Adding marigold water to your chickens’ diet enhances egg yolk color, boosts immunity, and deters pests naturally. Click to learn why this bright herb is a backyard coop essential!

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Too Hot for Hens? 7 Easy Ways to Keep Chickens Cool in Summer
When the summer sun is blazing and your chickens are panting like dogs, it’s time to break out the big (shady) guns. In this post, I’m sharing 7 simple and affordable ways to help your flock stay cool during heat waves—no AC required. From frozen treats and extra water stations to clever shade hacks, these tricks are tested and coop-approved. Because no one likes a scrambled chicken.
10 Great Shade Plants for Your Chickens
Discover the best shade plants for chickens to create a chicken-friendly environment in your coop and run. These plants not only provide shade and forage but can also help lower your chicken feed bill by offering natural treats that chickens love. From herbs that are good for chickens to landscape options that thrive in shady areas, there are plenty of coop-friendly plants you can grow around your chicken coop.