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    Memorial Day Hot Dog Bar
    Annie
    • 2 days ago
    • 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,...
    20
    Benefits of Marigolds for Chickens
    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...
    77
    Why Is My Chicken Limping?
    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...
    42
    Chicken Boo-Boos Be Gone!
    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...
    33
    How to Use Eggshells For Your Garden
    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,...
    97
    All You Need to Know About Dogs and Chickens
    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...
    86
    Protecting Your Small Flock from Avian Influenza
    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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    Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter
    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....
    37
    How to Compost Chicken Litter
    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...
    45
    All About the Easter Egger Breed
    Annie
    • Apr 7
    • 3 min

    All About the Easter Egger Breed

    Easter Eggers are defined by their poofy cheeks and beard. When we started our most recent flock, I started with all brown egg layers. I...
    91
    Decorating Egg Cartons for Easter
    Annie
    • Mar 29
    • 2 min

    Decorating Egg Cartons for Easter

    I have a fun idea for you! It’s Springtime and my girls are picking up steam in the egg department. We have a busy household and while...
    24
    What Raising Chickens Has Taught Our Kids
    Annie
    • Mar 24
    • 4 min

    What Raising Chickens Has Taught Our Kids

    I have been sitting here contemplating where to even start with this blog. We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last...
    46
    How to Clean Your Chicken Coop Only 2 Times a Year
    Annie
    • Mar 16
    • 4 min

    How to Clean Your Chicken Coop Only 2 Times a Year

    Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up in...
    269
    Gramma Lou's Famous Chicken Hotdish
    Annie
    • Mar 11
    • 2 min

    Gramma Lou's Famous Chicken Hotdish

    Handwritten recipes are my favorite! It’s March! We are getting so close to spring I can feel it. March is a fun month in our family...
    172
    Raising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have Known
    Annie
    • Mar 3
    • 3 min

    Raising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have Known

    I am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years. So, naturally, we’ve learned...
    130
    Is it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?
    Annie
    • Feb 23
    • 3 min

    Is it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?

    When I got back into chickens a few years ago, I started in the fall. Our local farm supply store didn’t carry chicks in the fall, so I...
    136
    All About Brahma Chickens
    Annie
    • Feb 18
    • 3 min

    All About Brahma Chickens

    Reba and Barbara Jean are 2 of my Buff Brahma Bantams Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds. Who am I kidding! I feel...
    208
    Valentine's Omelet Muffins
    Annie
    • Feb 8
    • 1 min

    Valentine's Omelet Muffins

    It’s February! This is going to annoy some of you I’m sure, but I love the month of February. I’m not sure if it’s because we know that...
    50
    Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs
    Annie
    • Feb 2
    • 2 min

    Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs

    Get ready for the ultimate matchup in the egg world! Are you team chicken or team duck? We’ve raised both on our acreage and I have a lot...
    150
    How to Make an Indoor Herb Garden
    Annie
    • Jan 27
    • 2 min

    How to Make an Indoor Herb Garden

    It’s the end of January in Minnesota. And, if you’ve never experienced a Minnesota winter before, you may be missing out! I’ve always...
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