Today, we’re talking about the not-so-fun  side of chicken keeping...mites! Yuck! I think mites and lice are every backyard chicken...

Picture Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery The Cinnamon Queen chicken breed is a popular choice among backyard chicken keepers. Known for their...

I’ve been raising chickens for nearly twenty years, and a question I often hear is, “How far can chickens actually fly?” Since chickens...

Polish chickens are one of my all-time favorite breeds. They are quirky, hilarious and such fun chickens to watch! I’ve had a few...

Chicken lice may not be the most glamorous topic, but they’re a critical concern for chicken owners everywhere. These pesky pests are...

Chickens are known for their quirky eating habits and foraging for interesting snacks right in your backyard. If you’re new to raising...

Photo Credit: Cackle Hatchery I remember when our kids begged us to add a couple of turkeys to our flock. While the idea sounded fun, we...

We all want to ensure our backyard flocks are as healthy as possible. Many of us get into raising chickens primarily for fresh,...

In the world of backyard chicken care, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become the latest craze. Many owners tout its health benefits,...

Chickens are actually very smart! The whole idea of “bird brains” doesn’t really apply to these wonderful birds. Chickens can recognize...

Photo Courtesy of Hoover’s Hatchery   It’s time for another breed spotlight! I love doing these because I learn so much about the...

It’s no secret I love talking to people about all things chickens. I get so many great questions from people who are genuinely interested...

Chickens are some of the most fascinating birds to watch. Their beautiful plumage, quirky personalities and pecking order are intriguing....

If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, there is nothing quite like hearing the cute little peeps when you walk into your farm supply store...

I’ve used just about every chicken waterer option out there, and I think I’ve finally landed on my favorite one! This is, of course, my...

It was a cool late summer morning, and I was enjoying my first cup of coffee on our deck. The sun was just starting to warm things up...

Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery We’ve all read the story of the “Little Red Hen”. I have always loved this story. The moral of the story...

Chickens are absolutely incredible birds. They’re smart (well most of them anyway), sweet and have been an incredible addition to our...

As 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...

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...