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 is hard work will get you far in life and laziness will keep you hungry, right? Well, I feel like this sums up the Rhode Island Red breed of chicken perfectly. Haha! They are energetic, friendly with people and can be fairly dominant in a flock. History of the Rhode Island Red Originating from Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the 1840s, the

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...

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 story! It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with raising backyard chickens, but what might surprise you is that ducks were the first feathered friends to steal my heart! At the time, I had no idea how to raise poultry, but with a little help from my husband and father-in-law, we had a small flock of ducks for a couple of years. While raising chicken

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 dirt. To keep themselves clean, chickens take dust baths. This summer, I’m working on making a dedicated area for my chickens’ dust bath. I’ll keep you posted on if they actually use this area or if they continue to just dig dust baths wherever they want. Haha! Picture Credit: Weed 'em and Reap Transforming a Problem Spot into a Dust Bath Area W

I remember when I first started raising chickens with just four laying hens. They happily roamed our yard in a chicken tractor, enjoying fresh greens and bugs while staying safe. However, as our flock grew, it became clear we needed a better setup. Living on an acreage with predators and raising hunting dogs meant full-time free-ranging wasn’t an option. Now, we have a large coop and run. The chickens quickly cleared out the grass in the run, leaving mostly black dirt. But on

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 to add to our backyard flock. I was so excited to have a wider variety of colors wandering around the yard, but I wanted to ensure I was getting a breed that was a good egg layer yet docile and hearty. The Lavender Orpington was one of my top picks. The Lavender Orpington is, in my opinion, one of the most gorgeous breeds of chickens. Thei

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 it’s almost March, so whatever snow we get, won’t last too long. But as we wait for the snow, I’m sitting here dreaming about all things Spring! That includes baby chicks! I usually add to my flock each year, however, this year I’m not. We have too many things going on for our family and I won’t have the time I need to do it right. If you’re j

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...