AnnieFeb 5, 20203 minHandling Frozen Eggs in Your Nest BoxesIt’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota and temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Many people question my choice to live here,...
AnnieJan 29, 20203 minHow to Get Your Chickens to Lay Eggs in Nesting BoxesOne of the most exciting times we’ve had in our backyard chicken experience is the day we received our very first egg. If you've gone...
AnnieJan 24, 20205 minManaging Frostbite in ChickensIf you’ve never experienced a January in Minnesota, you should, at least once in your life! I was born and raised here, and still, there...
Annie Oct 1, 20194 minHow to Manage Molting SeasonI remember when I watched our first chickens go through their fall molt. I was concerned and thought for sure my chickens were dying!...
Annie Aug 14, 20193 minHow to Safely Integrate Your Chicken FlocksWhen I started this adventure with backyard chickens, I said I wanted NO MORE than six chickens! I had chickens before, and both times, I...