Molting Chickens? Here’s How to Help
You walk into your backyard and it looks like your chickens went on an intense weight loss journey. Feathers are everywhere and your hens...
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Annie
- Sep 29
- 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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Annie
- Sep 21
- 2 min
All About the Barred Plymouth Rock Breed
I am so excited to write this blog! The Barred Plymouth Rock breed is among my favorite breeds of chickens. They are so great! It also...
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Annie
- Sep 15
- 2 min
Decorating Your Coop For Fall
Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. Our wedding anniversary and my birthday are in the fall. And it’s Happy’s birthday too! We...
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Annie
- Aug 24
- 4 min
Chicken Anatomy 101
When raising backyard chickens, it’s important to know some basics on their anatomy and the function for each part. This way you can keep...
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Annie
- Jul 28
- 2 min
All About the Barnevelder Breed
I remember when I first started out with chickens. I really didn’t pay much attention to breeds; I just wanted the eggs for our family....
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Annie
- Jul 20
- 2 min
How to Identify a Dehydrated Chicken
We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country. It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight. As you know, a chicken’s feathers...
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Annie
- Jul 14
- 3 min
Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?
If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...
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Annie
- Jun 23
- 3 min
The Best Tips for Handling a Broody Hen
As the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...
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Annie
- May 18
- 2 min
Benefits of Marigolds for Chickens
It’s finally spring! We have been busy out in our yard and gardens. Do you like to garden? We have our go-to petunias already in their...
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Annie
- May 12
- 3 min
Why Is My Chicken Limping?
I think we can all agree that our chickens are very valuable to us. Whether they are simply a way for you to get fresh eggs, or if...
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Annie
- May 4
- 2 min
Chicken Boo-Boos Be Gone!
As you know, keeping a first aid kit on hand for your coop is essential to raising backyard chickens. While boo-boos don’t happen all...
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Annie
- Apr 21
- 3 min
All You Need to Know About Dogs and Chickens
We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
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Annie
- Apr 14
- 3 min
Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter
Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has a feeling of new life....
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Annie
- Apr 7
- 3 min
All About the Easter Egger Breed
Easter Eggers are defined by their poofy cheeks and beard. When we started our most recent flock, I started with all brown egg layers. I...
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Annie
- Mar 16
- 4 min
How to Clean Your Chicken Coop Only 2 Times a Year
Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up in...
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Annie
- Mar 3
- 3 min
Raising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have Known
I am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years. So, naturally, we’ve learned...
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Annie
- Feb 23
- 3 min
Is it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?
When I got back into chickens a few years ago, I started in the fall. Our local farm supply store didn’t carry chicks in the fall, so I...
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Annie
- Jan 27
- 2 min
How to Make an Indoor Herb Garden
It’s the end of January in Minnesota. And, if you’ve never experienced a Minnesota winter before, you may be missing out! I’ve always...
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Annie
- Jan 5
- 2 min
How to Get Hens to Lay in Nest Boxes
Happy New Year! I hope you all made it through the holidays with abundant joy and laughter. Since it’s the middle of the winter, our...
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