Annie Mar 244 minWhat Raising Chickens Has Taught Our KidsI have been sitting here contemplating where to even start with this blog. We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last...
Annie Mar 164 minHow to Clean Your Chicken Coop Only 2 Times a YearSpring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up in...
Annie Dec 9, 20212 minHow to Control Ammonia Odor in the CoopIt’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,...
Annie Nov 12, 20213 minMy Favorite Toys for ChickensI’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...
Annie Jul 8, 20213 minFacts About Diatomaceous Earth & Pest Control 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...
AnnieMay 20, 20212 minHow to Keep Coop Bedding Fresh for Healthy ChickensI think one of the biggest shocks of raising backyard chickens for me was how messy these little birds are! I remember wondering, how...
AnnieDec 1, 20202 minDecorating Your Coop for ChristmasHappy December everyone! I pray your Thanksgiving was full of all the things you love! Like most people, we have a good headstart on our...
AnnieOct 6, 20203 minPreparing Your Coop for Winter 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...
AnnieJun 18, 20202 minBuilding Play Areas for Your ChickensI 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...
AnnieMay 20, 20202 minThe Secret to Healthy Bedding in Your CoopWhen we first started our backyard chicken journey, we did a lot of research on bedding for our girls. Clean, dry bedding is paramount in...
AnnieJan 20, 20204 minManaging Mites & Lice with Coop Recuperate™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...
Annie Jul 16, 20194 minDeep Litter Method for Chicken CoopsToday 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...
Annie Jul 3, 20192 minControlling Flies with Coop Recuperate™ 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...
Annie Jun 4, 20192 minTour My Chicken CoopWelcome 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...
Annie May 31, 20193 minMy Chicken Coop is Here!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...
Annie Feb 15, 20192 minChicken Coop ToursHey 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...
Annie Feb 13, 20193 minHow to Maintain a Chick BrooderHey everyone! Today we’re going to talk about brooder maintenance. If you have ever raised chicks before you know they are adorable,...
AnnieJan 31, 20195 minSetting up a BrooderHey 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...