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...

Are you looking for a docile, friendly, and gorgeous chicken to add to your flock? Look no further than the Black Copper Marans. This...

These little ducklings will always have a special place in our story! These little ducklings will always have a special place in our...

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...

I remember when I first started raising chickens with just four laying hens. They happily roamed our yard in a chicken tractor, enjoying...

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...

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...

It’s springtime! And for many of you that means the exciting time of bringing home new chicks and eventually integrating them into your...

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...

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...

Have you ever heard of Marek's disease? If not, today is your lucky day! You'll learn all about the causes, if it’s treatable and how to...

We are kicking off this week with a giant, possibly record-breaking snowstorm here in Minnesota. Yikes! However, the good news is that...

Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery The Mystic Onyx breed was originally developed by Hoover’s Hatchery in very recent years. Their...

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...

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...

It’s December and you know what that means, right? Some people are Christmas shopping, some people are busy planning their gardens and...

You walk into your backyard, and it looks like your chickens went on an intense weight-loss journey. Feathers are everywhere and your hens look skinny and sickly without the full breadth of their beautiful feathers. Don’t panic, your flock is fine, they’re just molting! What is Molting in Chickens? When chickens lose and re-grow feathers it’s called molting and it usually starts when a hen is around 18 months old. It occurs every year when the days get shorter. Molting is a

As you probably know by now, chickens are a huge part of our family’s life! It may have started as my dream (haha!), but my family has...

I’m so excited to write this blog because Barred Plymouth Rock chickens are one of my absolute favorite breeds! They’re simply amazing,...