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Benefits of Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Essential Oils in Chicken Coops
If you’ve been around here long enough, it’s no secret that Coop Recuperate is hands down my favorite product for our coop bedding. Part...
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Annie
- Aug 4
- 3 min
Too Many Tomatoes? 5 Recipes to Use Them Up
The cicadas are singing, the nights and mornings are getting cooler and the feeling of fall is almost upon us. If you've been around here...
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Annie
- Jul 28
- 2 min
All About the Barnevelder Breed
I remember when I first started out with chickens. I really didn’t pay much attention to breeds; I just wanted the eggs for our family....
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Annie
- Jul 20
- 2 min
How to Identify a Dehydrated Chicken
We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country. It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight. As you know, a chicken’s feathers...
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Annie
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?
If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...
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Annie
- Jul 8
- 2 min
DIY Mason Jar Laterns
One of the things we love most about summertime is all the outdoor entertaining we get to do. We live on an acreage, in a valley, with a...
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Annie
- Jun 29
- 2 min
Gramma’s Famous Potato Salad
I have awesome memories of the 4th of July. We love to celebrate our country’s freedom and all that goes along with it. Summertime food...
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Annie
- Jun 23
- 3 min
The Best Tips for Handling a Broody Hen
As the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...
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Annie
- Jun 17
- 2 min
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Egg Sandwich
Egg sandwiches are a staple around our house. I make them on a very regular basis and while we gravitate towards the simple egg and...
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Annie
- Jun 9
- 2 min
Chicken Chore Chart for Kids
One of the perks of raising backyard chickens is teaching our kids responsibility. There’s nothing more cute, fluffy and fun than baby...
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Annie
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Benefits of Chicken Compost For My Garden
Garden season is in full swing and we are so excited! Gardening has always been a big part of our family and raising backyard chickens...
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Annie
- May 25
- 2 min
Memorial Day Hot Dog Bar
We are cruising through the last week of school around here and we’re getting the itch to do all the things outside! Historically,...
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Annie
- May 18
- 2 min
Benefits of Marigolds for Chickens
It’s finally spring! We have been busy out in our yard and gardens. Do you like to garden? We have our go-to petunias already in their...
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Annie
- May 12
- 3 min
Why Is My Chicken Limping?
I think we can all agree that our chickens are very valuable to us. Whether they are simply a way for you to get fresh eggs, or if...
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Annie
- May 4
- 2 min
Chicken Boo-Boos Be Gone!
As you know, keeping a first aid kit on hand for your coop is essential to raising backyard chickens. While boo-boos don’t happen all...
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Annie
- Apr 28
- 3 min
How to Use Eggshells For Your Garden
I had the pleasure of growing up in a family that understood the rich benefits of growing our own food. We didn’t have any farm animals,...
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Annie
- Apr 21
- 3 min
All You Need to Know About Dogs and Chickens
We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
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Dr. Jessica Fox
- Apr 18
- 5 min
Protecting Your Small Flock from Avian Influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was unfortunately confirmed earlier this spring in the United States and has already devastated...
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Annie
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter
Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has a feeling of new life....
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Annie
- Apr 13
- 6 min
How to Compost Chicken Litter
One of the amazing benefits of raising backyard chickens is all the chicken litter! Chicken litter is a natural fertilizer for your...
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