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The Best Chicken Waterer Option
I’ve used just about every chicken waterer option out there, and I think I’ve finally landed on my favorite one! This is, of course, my...
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Annie
- Nov 22
- 2 min
Give the Gift of Coop Recuperate Orange Spice
I just came in from doing chicken chores and let me tell you how wonderful my coop smells! Strong Animals Chicken Essentials just came...
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- Nov 16
- 2 min
Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
I wish you could smell my house right now! It smells like fall. With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the possibility that it...
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- Nov 8
- 2 min
Why is My Hen Crowing Like a Rooster?
It was a cool late summer morning, and I was enjoying my first cup of coffee on our deck. The sun was just starting to warm things up...
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- Oct 31
- 2 min
All About the Rhode Island Red Chicken
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery We’ve all read the story of the “Little Red Hen”. I have always loved this story. The moral of the story...
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- Oct 24
- 4 min
Understanding the Pecking Order in Chickens
Shortly after I got my recent flock of chickens, I quickly decided to add more chicks to my flock. It was quite the process of...
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- Oct 17
- 4 min
How Long Does it Take for Chicken Eggs to Hatch
“Sweetie” the Silke from our first hatch. I remember when I started raising backyard chickens. I would've honestly never considered...
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- Oct 11
- 2 min
Lifespan of a Chicken
Chickens are absolutely incredible birds. They’re smart (well most of them anyway), sweet and have been an incredible addition to our...
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- Oct 5
- 1 min
Annie’s Homemade Zucchini Bread Recipe
It’s officially fall, and we are so excited! Fall is my favorite time of year. The crunchy leaves, beautiful colors, pumpkin spice...
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- Sep 26
- 4 min
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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- 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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