What Chickens Lay Blue Eggs?
I remember when I started raising backyard chickens. The only thing I was concerned about was having nice chickens that loved me and laid...
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- Aug 2
- 5 min
Chicken Lice 101: What You Need to Know
Chicken lice may not be the most glamorous topic, but they’re a critical concern for chicken owners everywhere. These pesky pests are...
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Annie
- Jul 16
- 3 min
What Vegetables Can Chickens Eat?
Discover which veggies your chickens can safely enjoy! From leafy greens to pumpkins, these treats will keep your flock happy & healthy.
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- Jun 19
- 3 min
Can I Have Chickens Where I Live? And How to Find Out
Keeping chickens as backyard pets and for egg production has become very popular among homeowners! I feel like since covid hit, backyard...
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- Jun 3
- 3 min
Can Chickens Get Fleas?
Summer has officially started in the Midwest, and we are so excited! The luscious green grass, trees and landscape are especially...
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Annie
- Apr 9
- 3 min
What Do Baby Chicks Eat?
It’s springtime and that means one thing around our place….chicks! There is nothing better than bringing those cute little feather balls...
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- Mar 20
- 3 min
Can Coccidiosis Be Managed Naturally in Chickens?
Today let’s talk about something less fantastic when raising backyard chickens: coccidiosis. While raising chickens has been my favorite...
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Annie
- Mar 13
- 2 min
Do Chickens Have Taste Buds?
Today, we get to talk about a fascinating topic. I get asked quite often about things chickens can and cannot eat and if there are...
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Annie
- Jan 29
- 2 min
All About the Dominique Breed
Today we’re going to talk about a breed that looks so much like the Barred Rock, it’s almost hard to tell the difference. In fact, you...
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Annie
- Jan 22
- 3 min
How Long Do Chickens Live?
“How long will your chickens live?” I get asked this question quite often actually. Most people know that my chickens are my pets. Yes,...
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- Dec 20, 2023
- 4 min
All About Chicken Feed: How Much, What to Avoid & Best Practices
This week, we’re talking all about chicken feed. This is a common question for new backyard chicken owners. There are so many options to...
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- Jul 19, 2023
- 2 min
Repurpose Old Tires into Dust Baths
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...
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Annie
- Jun 6, 2023
- 3 min
What You Need to Know About Chicken Grit
This week we’re going to talk about a very important piece to raising backyard chickens. It’s a topic that if you’re brand new to this...
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Annie
- May 2, 2023
- 3 min
How Do I Know if My Chickens Have Worms?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Not all parts of raising backyard chickens is glamorous. Haha! For real though, today we’re...
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- Feb 22, 2023
- 4 min
The Baby Chick Success Guide
We are kicking off this week with a giant, possibly record-breaking snowstorm here in Minnesota. Yikes! However, the good news is that...
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- Jan 19, 2023
- 2 min
All About the Mystic Onyx Breed
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery The Mystic Onyx breed was originally developed by Hoover’s Hatchery in very recent years. Their beautiful...
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Annie
- Jan 4, 2023
- 3 min
How to Tell Your Chickens Apart
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...
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Annie
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
Is it Safe to Put a Christmas Tree in My Coop?
Photo Cred: Pinterest Decorating for Christmas is a family favorite around here. Naturally, with my love for chickens, this would carry...
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Annie
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
All About the Olive Egger Breed
When I first started raising backyard chickens, I didn’t really think about egg colors. I just pictured going out to the coop and...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
The Best Chicken Breeds for Kids
You should know by now that chickens are a huge part of our family’s life! Mainly by my choice (haha!), but my family goes along with my...
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