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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...
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Annie
- May 12, 2022
- 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...
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- May 4, 2022
- 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...
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- Apr 28, 2022
- 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,...
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- Apr 21, 2022
- 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...
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- Apr 14, 2022
- 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....
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- Apr 7, 2022
- 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...
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- Mar 24, 2022
- 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...
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- Mar 16, 2022
- 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...
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- Mar 3, 2022
- 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...
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Annie
- Feb 23, 2022
- 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...
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- Feb 18, 2022
- 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...
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- Feb 2, 2022
- 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...
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- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
All About Oregano Essential Oil for Chickens
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...
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Annie
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
All About Polish Chickens
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...
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- Jan 5, 2022
- 2 min
How to Get Hens to Lay in Nest Boxes
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...
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Annie
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Go-To Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
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....
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- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Mom's Blueberry Bake
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?...
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- Dec 16, 2021
- 1 min
How to Make Edible Christmas Garland for Your Chickens
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...
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- Dec 9, 2021
- 2 min
How to Control Ammonia Odor in the Coop
It’s that time of year when the cold is setting in. We woke up to a blanket of snow on the ground this morning. And while it’s beautiful,...
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