Anniea day ago2 minHow to Make Frozen Treats for Chickens Last week was a crazy week! We were tying up loose ends, trying to pack for the 4th of July at the lake, and making sure we had everythin...
AnnieJul 12 minBest Egg Salad Recipes Happy Independence Day! It’s hard to believe the 4th of July is already here! I love this time of year. My hometown in Southwest Minnesot...
Annie Jun 253 minDr. Bob Stock Educates on Coccidiosis in ChickensRaising backyard chickens is a true joy in my life. Before we reentered raising our feathered friends, I’d scroll through social media an...
AnnieJun 182 minBuilding Play Areas For Your ChickensI would love to tell you that I’m a DIY queen and that I know my way around power tools and the lumber yard, but I’m not and I don’t! I e...
Annie Jun 92 minThe Best Summertime Treats for Your ChickensWe are so excited around here! When you live in Minnesota, you learn to appreciate the beautiful weather. So for us, Summer is finally he...
AnnieJun 32 minHappy National Egg Day!Happy National Egg Day! I know...I realize it seems like there is always something to celebrate, and sometimes I lose track of all of our...
AnnieMay 282 minTable Scraps You Shouldn't Feed Your Chickens IT'S TREAT TIME! One of the questions I get asked pretty often is if it’s okay to feed certain foods to chickens. Well, if you’ve been ra...
AnnieMay 202 minThe Secret to Healthy Bedding in Your CoopWhen we first started our backyard chicken journey, we did a lot of research on bedding for our girls. Clean, dry bedding is paramount in...
AnnieMay 134 minThe Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Backyard ChickensRaising backyard chickens has been one of my very best decisions. It’s way more than just yummy eggs whenever we want. Our flock has beco...
AnnieMay 64 minEverything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens in the CityAs most of you know, our family lives on an acreage. It’s a beautiful setting along a riverbed with lots of wide open space to dream abou...
AnnieApr 291 minBest Cloud Egg RecipeHave any of you watched those “Life Hacks” videos? Well, our kids are big into them and one day our youngest son asked me if we could mak...
Annie Apr 234 minDr. Stock Compares Non-Medicated Chick Starter Feed vs. Medicated I’m really excited about this week’s blog for two reasons. First of all, we get to talk about feeding our chicks as naturally as possible...
AnnieApr 152 minNational Eggs Benedict DayIt’s April and that means one thing...I know what you’re thinking…it’s National Eggs Benedict Day! Haha just kidding! You’re probably thi...
Annie Apr 92 minFun & Easy Easter Egg Decorating One of my favorite memories as a child was going to our local nursing home and participating in their annual Easter egg hunt. I remember ...
AnnieApr 13 minYour Guide to Purchasing ChicksIt’s officially spring and if you’re thinking about starting a flock of your own, there are some things to consider before you purchase y...
AnnieMar 253 minNo Eggs in the Hen House?It’s that time of year when we’re all getting anxious to be outside. Especially if you live in Minnesota where the winters are super long...
AnnieMar 181 minSaint Patty's Day Fun ContinuesHello everyone! With all the craziness in the world right now, I thought we could all use a little fun. I'm breaking the rules and contin...
AnnieMar 133 minMy Q & A with Dr. Stock on the Benefits of Oregano Essential Oils for Chickens People frequently ask me how I’ve kept my flock so healthy this time around. Let me tell you it wasn’t always this easy! In last week’s b...
AnnieMar 32 minNatural Products to Maintain Chicken HealthCan I be perfectly honest with you? I was a little hesitant when we started back up with chickens a year and a half ago. I remember our f...
AnnieFeb 262 minAdding New Baby Chicks Into Your FlockIf you've seen our social media posts lately, you know that we've proudly added 4 new baby chicks to our flock this month. To say I was e...
