Annie 4 days ago3 minThe Best Tips for Handling a Broody HenAs the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...
Annie May 182 minBenefits of Marigolds for ChickensIt’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...
Annie May 123 minWhy 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...
Annie May 42 minChicken 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...
AnnieApr 283 minHow to Use Eggshells For Your GardenI 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,...
AnnieApr 213 minAll You Need to Know About Dogs and ChickensWe have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
Annie Apr 143 minGifting Baby Chicks for EasterEaster 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....
Annie Apr 73 minAll About the Easter Egger BreedEaster Eggers are defined by their poofy cheeks and beard. When we started our most recent flock, I started with all brown egg layers. I...
Annie Mar 244 minWhat Raising Chickens Has Taught Our KidsI have been sitting here contemplating where to even start with this blog. We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last...
Annie Mar 164 minHow to Clean Your Chicken Coop Only 2 Times a YearSpring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up in...
Annie Mar 33 minRaising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have KnownI 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...
Annie Feb 233 minIs 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...
Annie Feb 183 minAll About Brahma ChickensReba 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...
Annie Feb 22 minChicken Eggs vs. Duck EggsGet 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...
Annie Jan 203 minAll About Oregano Essential Oil for ChickensI 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...
Annie Jan 142 minAll About Polish ChickensI 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...
Annie Jan 52 minHow to Get Hens to Lay in Nest BoxesHappy 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...
AnnieDec 28, 20211 minGo-To Buffalo Chicken Dip RecipeWe made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. We love the week between Christmas and the New Year....
Annie Dec 22, 20212 minMom's Blueberry BakeIt’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?...
Annie Dec 16, 20211 minHow to Make Edible Christmas Garland for Your ChickensWe 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...