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How to Store Fresh Eggs
This week’s blog is going to be very practical. And maybe it’s something you haven’t thought of before because it seems too simple. We’re...
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Annie
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Easy Sausage and Veggie Frittata Recipe
I used to be the girl who’d see a word like “frittata” and just keep moving right along. I have shared so many times that I am not a...
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- Sep 13
- 5 min
Can You Have Chickens in City Limits?
As most of you know, our family lives on an acreage. It’s a beautiful setting along a riverbed with lots of wide-open space to dream...
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- Sep 6
- 4 min
Fowl Pox in Chickens: How to Prevent It
Most of the time, I look forward to writing these blogs because we get to talk about the wonderful ways backyard chickens can add to our...
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- Aug 31
- 3 min
How to Clean Chicken Nesting Boxes
Photo Credit: HGTV Chickens are beautiful, friendly (most of them anyway), and wonderful birds. But they are also very messy! I feel like...
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- Aug 23
- 2 min
Beat the Heat With These Fun Summer Activities for Kids
My father-in-law is taking a spin on the giant slip-and-slide! We have hit the hot days of summer! With heat indexes into the hundreds,...
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- Aug 17
- 2 min
All About the Black Copper Marans Breed
Are you looking for a docile, friendly, and gorgeous chicken to add to your flock? Look no further than the Black Copper Marans. This...
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- Aug 9
- 1 min
The Best Cucumber Salsa Recipe
Get ready to run out to your garden because I have a delicious recipe for you! Fresh ingredients collide with a fun cucumber twist....
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- Aug 3
- 3 min
How to Raise Baby Ducks
These little ducklings will always have a special place in our story! It is absolutely no secret that I’m obsessed with raising backyard...
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- Jul 24
- 2 min
5 Outdoor Centerpieces for Entertaining Guests
This is a centerpiece for an outdoor baby shower I put together. Living in Minnesota, we appreciate the warmer months of summer! One of...
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- Jul 19
- 2 min
Repurpose Old Tires Into Dust Baths
It never ceases to amaze me how great my chickens are at digging holes! They love to scratch around, wiggle down and flap around the...
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- Jul 14
- 2 min
Benefits of Citronella and Peppermint Essential Oils for Chickens
Ever heard of essential oils for flock health? Well, if you're a seasoned backyard chicken owner, you probably have. It's all the rage!...
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- Jul 6
- 1 min
How to Smoke Eggs for a BBQ
Happy late 4th of July, everyone! This holiday is a favorite in our family and something we look forward to each year. We all get...
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- Jun 28
- 3 min
Scaly Leg Mites in Chickens
Photo Credit: American Poultry Association The pros of raising backyard chickens far outweigh the cons in my opinion! However, at some...
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- Jun 22
- 2 min
Decorating Rocks for Your Flower Garden
We’re in full garden swing around here. We had an early spring, so the flowers and food garden are bursting, and I love every second of...
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- Jun 14
- 3 min
Tips for Protecting Your Free-Range Flock
I remember when I first started with chickens. I had four laying hens and they toodled around in the yard in our chicken tractor. They...
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- Jun 6
- 3 min
What You Need to Know About Chicken Grit
This week we’re going to talk about a very important piece to raising backyard chickens. It’s a topic that if you’re brand new to this...
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- May 31
- 3 min
Gardening in Containers
This is our Everbearing Strawberry box. These are perennials and come back each year. Our daughter painted rocks red before the berries...
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- May 23
- 1 min
Memorial Day Fruit Kabobs
I can’t believe we’re almost at the end of the school year! Graduations, family get-togethers, and Memorial Day picnics are upon us. I...
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- May 17
- 2 min
Sugar Scrub Recipes Using Essential Oils
Photo Credit: Natural Living Family It’s graduation season around here, and there’s always a reason to bless someone we love with a fun...
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