One question I get asked a lot is, "How long will your chickens live?" As you know, my chickens are more than just egg layers—they’re my...

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...

I realize it’s December and there probably aren’t a ton of issues with hens going broody in the cooler months. However, I have a cute...

“Sweetie” the Silke from our first hatch. I remember when I started raising backyard chickens. I would've honestly never considered...

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...

This week, we’re discussing an important topic that new backyard chicken keepers might overlook—grit. While it’s easy to focus on food,...

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...

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...

Photo Cred : Pinterest Decorating for Christmas is a family favorite around here, and naturally, with my love for chickens, this festive...

When I first started raising backyard chickens, I didn’t really think much about egg colors. I just imagined going out to the coop and...

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,...

Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. Not only is it cozy and beautiful, but it’s also when we celebrate my wedding anniversary,...

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...

I remember when I first started out with chickens. Back then, I didn’t pay much attention to breeds—I just wanted the eggs for our...

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...

If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...

As the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...