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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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- May 9
- 2 min
All About Black Jersey Giants
Today we are going to highlight one of my favorite breeds. But let’s be honest, they are almost all my favorite breeds! Haha! Except...
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- May 2
- 3 min
How Do I Know if My Chickens Have Worms?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Not all parts of raising backyard chickens is glamorous. Haha! For real though, today we’re...
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- Apr 26
- 2 min
How to Make Homemade Jam
One of my favorite memories from my childhood was coming home to the house smelling like fresh baked bread, homemade jam, and tomato...
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- Apr 19
- 1 min
Crack into Some Fun: Use Plastic Easter Eggs for a Chicken Activity!
Before you pack your plastic Easter eggs away for the year, use them to make homemade egg-shaped treats to hang in your chicken run....
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- Apr 12
- 3 min
What is Water Belly?
I remember when our son, Jett, decided to raise a few broiler chickens. He did all the right things and took care of them diligently. Yet...
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- Apr 6
- 4 min
What to Do With Aging Hens
It’s springtime! And for many of you that means the exciting time of bringing home new chicks and eventually integrating them into your...
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- Mar 27
- 2 min
The Best Eggshell Crafts
Spring is so close here in Minnesota, we can almost feel it! It’s been a long winter here, and we're looking forward to warmer days. With...
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- Mar 22
- 3 min
All About the Lavender Orpington Breed
I remember the first day Rosie came to our house. I had been doing some research on different breeds to figure out which ones I was going...
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- Mar 15
- 1 min
Irish Taco Recipe
You guys are going to want to get your grocery lists out! I’m serious. I just made some incredible Irish tacos and you’re going to want...
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- Mar 8
- 3 min
Treating Pasty Butt
It’s baby chick season! I can already almost hear the sweet little peeps when walking into our local farm supply store. And honestly? Is...
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- Mar 2
- 3 min
What is Marek's Disease?
Have you ever heard of Marek's Disease? If not, today is your lucky day! You'll learn all about the causes, if it’s treatable and how to...
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- Feb 22
- 4 min
The Baby Chick Success Guide
We are kicking off this week with a giant, possibly record-breaking snowstorm here in Minnesota. Yikes! However, the good news is that...
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- Feb 15
- 2 min
The Best Crème Brûlée Recipe
We recently went to our friend's house for a fancy dinner. It was so much fun! And can you believe it, when it was time for dessert, they...
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- Feb 10
- 2 min
Can I Use Straw in My Chicken Coop?
For many years I have used pine shavings in my brooders and coop while raising backyard chickens. There are a few different bedding...
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- Feb 1
- 3 min
How Strong is an Eggshell?
This week we’re going to have a little fun! Growing up, I loved science fair projects. They were an awesome time to learn something new,...
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- Jan 25
- 3 min
Chicken Coop Lighting in the Winter
It’s January and I don’t know about you, but me and the girls are feeling this long winter month! While it’s been absolutely gorgeous...
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- Jan 19
- 2 min
All About the Mystic Onyx Breed
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery The Mystic Onyx breed was originally developed by Hoover’s Hatchery in very recent years. Their beautiful...
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- Jan 4
- 3 min
How to Tell Your Chickens Apart
If you’re new to raising backyard chickens, you may think I’m a bit crazy. However, if you’ve been doing this for a while, you will...
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