As the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I am so excited to share this week’s blog with you all! I feel there are so many questions in the backyard chicken world about essential...

I have raised a lot of chickens in the last 15 years. A lot. Most of you know that my favorite chicken in the whole world is Happy. She...

Happy New Year! I hope you all made it through the holidays with abundant joy and laughter. Since it’s the middle of the winter, our...

We made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. We love the week between Christmas and the New Year....

It’s Christmas week! I hope you’re finished with all of your prep and are sipping hot chocolate while the snow gently falls outside. No?...

We are a week out from Christmas! Do you have all your shopping done? I am actually up to my eyeballs in all things Christmas. But...