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 oils. What essential oils should I use? Are all essential oils created equal? Can I overfeed essential oils to my flock? Well, guess what? I got to sit down and talk with Dr. Tim Broderick from the Strong Animals team and ask some of the questions you all have! Meet Dr. Tim Broderick Dr. Broderick received his bachelor’s degree in animal sci

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...

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays with plenty of joy and laughter. Now that we’re in the middle of winter, my hens have...

We made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. For us, the week between Christmas and New...

It’s Christmas week! I hope you’ve finished all your preparations and are sipping hot chocolate by the fire while snow gently falls...

It’s almost Christmas, and we’re all feeling merry and bright! But who says chickens can’t join in the festive fun? I decided to take a...

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,...

We are having an unseasonably warm November and December is shaping up to be that way as well. However, we do live in Minnesota, so we...

Happy Thanksgiving! I pray you’re able to spend time with friends and family this year. After the last couple of years, I feel we’ve all learned even deeper the importance of relationships. We’re excited to have a great week around here! Mostly, my girls are just thankful they’re not turkeys. Haha! Last year we did a “ chopped challenge ” with our Thanksgiving leftovers. If you haven’t tried this yet, check it out and give it a shot! It’s a fun activity with family and friend

I’m sitting here giggling as I write this blog because I have a confession. Are you ready? I have always loved toys. Obviously, as a...

Opal and Myrtle are challenging you to a water taste test! If you know me at all, you know I love a good challenge! Some people think...

Looking for a quick, fun and festive snack for your fall gatherings? Try these deviled egg pumpkins! Don’t worry, there’s no actual...

Holding chickens is one of my favorite hobbies! There’s nothing like going out to the coop and getting in some good chicken snuggles....

Hello October! It’s pretty gorgeous here in Southwest Minnesota. We love autumn and all that goes with it! That includes football season....

Let’s be real, when we are out with our chickens, the best feeling in the world is when they want to be your BFF. Am I right or am I...

This week, I decided to challenge myself and see how fast I could make a healthy breakfast. With school, activities and busy mornings,...

When we started raising chickens 14 years ago, we had a couple of roosters who would tootle around the yard with the girls. I really knew...

Why is Feeding Oyster Shells to Chickens so Important? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body to...

If you’re new to raising chickens, one of the most common questions is: “What is the best feed for chickens?” Many people look for ways...

The summer is coming to a close and we’re getting geared back up for schedules, school, football and all things pumpkin spice around...