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,...

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 young...

Today we’re going to discuss somewhat of a hot topic in the chicken world. It’s one of those topics that most chicken keepers have a...

I think one of the biggest shocks of raising backyard chickens for me was how messy these little birds are! I remember wondering, how...

Happy December everyone! I pray your Thanksgiving was full of all the things you love! Like most people, we have a good headstart on our...

I belong to a number of backyard chicken groups on social media and one of the questions I’ve seen the most is how to prepare your coop...

I would love to tell you that I’m a DIY queen and that I know my way around power tools and the lumber yard, but I’m not and I don’t! I...

When we first started our backyard chicken journey, we did a lot of research on bedding for our girls. Clean, dry bedding is paramount in...

I remember the very first time we raised chickens. I wasn’t “all-in” if you will, for a few different reasons. First off, our flock was...

Today we’re going to be talking about poop! Sounds exciting, right? If that topic doesn’t excite you, don’t leave yet! I’ll be discussing...

It’s finally summer! There are so many things we love about summer after a long, cold winter; the warmth, the sunshine, the green grass...

Welcome to our coop! Happy and I are here to update you on all the happenings here at the Wing Nest. Our coop is 8’ x 12’. It’s the...

The day is finally here! The girls’ new home has arrived. To say I was excited is an understatement. Thank goodness they didn’t capture...

Hey everyone! Today I got to go on a little adventure. My chicks are growing quickly, and we need to be thinking about where we’re going...

Hey everyone! Today we’re going to talk about brooder maintenance. If you have ever raised chicks before you know they are adorable,...

Hey everyone! Today I am going to be talking about how to set up a brooder for your baby chicks. Getting baby chicks is such an exciting...