5 Best Homestead Chicken Breeds
— thinking of getting chickens?
Skip the plotting, planning, and wading through blog posts to figure out what chickens to buy for your homestead.
We'll share our hard earned flock knowledge!
Don't wait to see what breeds survive. Grab our guide so you can get the ones that thrive!
Lots of people can tell you their favorite chicken breed. But can they tell you…
Is that breed of rooster docile and calm?
Will the hens be good moms?
What is the overall personality of that breed and are they friendly?
Will those hens thrive and forage, so you get the most out of the investment you made?
With over 8 years of experience raising hundreds of free-range homestead chickens, Mindy - homestead mentor and raw milk dairy farmer from The Little Red Farm, has the scoop you need! She's tried lots of different breeds of chickens over the years, so you don't have to!
Jen H.
This guide is super helpful when trying to decide the best chickens for your flock! Deciding chicken breeds can be overwhelming. This helps in an easy to read and understandable way.
I personally have 3 of the breeds listed and now I have some ideas for what chicken breeds to get next!
HANNAH I.
Mindy's chicken guide is a fantastic addition to any homesteaders collection. A quick read and full of helpful information The quick reference layout makes it easy to find specifics and the pictures are wonderful.
In my hunt for finding our perfect backyard flock, this came at just the right time! I now know exactly what chickens we will be adding to our little homestead!
Molly P.
Mindy from Little Red Farm has given us such great advice as we got going with our own homestead. We appreciate her knowledge on holistic measures and best possible care for each animal. If you're looking for knowledge on where to start, you've found the right place!
Ready to plan your flock?
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Homestead Mentor
Mindy McGrew
My goal in sharing our experience is to encourage you in your own homestead journey as you find what works best for
your family and lifestyle.
Every homestead is different and that's okay!
Don’t miss out on starting your flock off right