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How Strong is an Eggshell?
This week we’re going to have a little fun! Growing up, I loved science fair projects. They were an awesome time to learn something new,...
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Annie
- Aug 24, 2022
- 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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- Jul 14, 2022
- 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
- May 18, 2022
- 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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- Apr 7, 2022
- 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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- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
All About Brahma Chickens
Reba and Barbara Jean are 2 of my Buff Brahma Bantams Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds. Who am I kidding! I feel...
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- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs
Get ready for the ultimate matchup in the egg world! Are you team chicken or team duck? We’ve raised both on our acreage and I have a lot...
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Annie
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Why Feed Oyster Shells?
WHY IS FEEDING OYSTER SHELLS SO IMPORTANT? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body to create the egg....
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Annie
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
How to Support Eggshell Quality
Raising backyard chickens is my favorite hobby in the entire world! I realize that’s dramatic, but I’m being serious. Spending time with...
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Annie
- Jul 23, 2020
- 3 min
Got Soft Eggshells? Here's How to Help
Can you believe we are in the middle of the summer already? If you are like our house, you have eggs coming out of your ears! Gathering...
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Annie
- Mar 24, 2020
- 3 min
No Eggs in the Hen House?
It’s that time of year when we’re all getting anxious to be outside. Especially if you live in Minnesota where the winters are super...
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Annie
- Dec 4, 2019
- 1 min
Managing Egg Production During Shorter Days
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, maybe your flock is going through...
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Annie
- Jun 6, 2019
- 2 min
All Things Eggs!
Welcome to my kitchen! Today we’re going to be talking about all things eggs! One of the biggest reasons people get into backyard...
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Annie
- Mar 1, 2019
- 2 min
Eggs! Color & Quality
If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, there is really nothing compared to the eggs your “girls” provide for your family. The eggs are not...
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