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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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Annie
- 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 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 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 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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- Jun 14
- 3 min
Tips for Protecting Your Free-Range Flock
I remember when I first started with chickens. I had four laying hens and they toodled around in the yard in our chicken tractor. They...
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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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- 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 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 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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Annie
- 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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Annie
- 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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Strong Animals Team
- Jan 3
- 2 min
How to Build a Winter Dust Bath for Your Chickens
Have you ever seen chickens rolling around in the dirt? That’s known as a dust bath, and it helps chickens keep their feathers clean and...
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Annie
- Dec 7, 2022
- 2 min
All About the Cream Legbar Breed
It’s December and you know what that means, right? Some people are Christmas shopping, some people are busy planning their gardens and...
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Strong Animals Team
- Oct 6, 2022
- 3 min
Molting Chickens? Here’s How to Help
You walk into your backyard and it looks like your chickens went on an intense weight loss journey. Feathers are everywhere and your hens...
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Annie
- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
The Best Chicken Breeds for Kids
You should know by now that chickens are a huge part of our family’s life! Mainly by my choice (haha!), but my family goes along with my...
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Annie
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
All About the Barred Plymouth Rock Breed
I am so excited to write this blog! The Barred Plymouth Rock breed is among my favorite breeds of chickens. They are so great! It also...
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Annie
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Decorating Your Coop For Fall
Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. Our wedding anniversary and my birthday are in the fall. And it’s Happy’s birthday too! We...
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