Annie May 182 minBenefits of Marigolds for ChickensIt’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...
Annie May 123 minWhy Is My Chicken Limping?I think we can all agree that our chickens are very valuable to us. Whether they are simply a way for you to get fresh eggs, or if...
Annie May 42 minChicken Boo-Boos Be Gone! As you know, keeping a first aid kit on hand for your coop is essential to raising backyard chickens. While boo-boos don’t happen all...
AnnieApr 283 minHow to Use Eggshells For Your GardenI had the pleasure of growing up in a family that understood the rich benefits of growing our own food. We didn’t have any farm animals,...
AnnieApr 213 minAll You Need to Know About Dogs and ChickensWe have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
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 Mar 33 minRaising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have KnownI am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years. So, naturally, we’ve learned...
Annie Feb 233 minIs it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?When I got back into chickens a few years ago, I started in the fall. Our local farm supply store didn’t carry chicks in the fall, so I...
Annie Jan 203 minAll About Oregano Essential Oil for ChickensI am so excited to share this week’s blog with you all! I feel there are so many questions in the backyard chicken world about essential...
Annie Nov 4, 20212 minTry the Chicken E-lixir Challenge!Opal and Myrtle are challenging you to a water taste test! If you know me at all, you know that I’m always up for a good challenge! I...
AnnieAug 19, 20213 minBiosecurity Tips for Backyard ChickensWhen I started back up with raising my current flock (I took a couple years off), I was pretty set on only having 6 chickens. Now, fast...
Annie Aug 12, 20213 minHow to Make a First Aid Kit for Your CoopWhile I hope that you haven’t had to deal with too many traumatic issues in your coop, chicken injuries and illness are bound to happen...
AnnieJun 3, 20213 minHow to Help Your Flock Beat the HeatWelcome to June, everyone! Summer is here and we couldn’t be more excited! I’ve said this before that one of the best things about living...
AnnieApr 29, 20214 minSurgery Isn't a Do-It-Yourself ProjectFeaturing Dr. Jessica Fox We are going to tackle a topic today that I haven’t had firsthand experience in but I feel it’s very important...
AnnieMar 24, 20214 minWhat You Need to Know About Fowl Pox!Most of the time, I look forward to writing these blogs because we get to talk about the wonderful ways backyard chickens can add to our...
Annie Aug 25, 20204 minWhat You Need to Know About Flystrike in ChickensToday we’re going to address the not-so-beautiful side of raising backyard chickens. Sound like fun, right? (Insert sarcasm). When I...
AnnieAug 13, 20203 minBackyard Chickens and Salmonella Prevention Rosemary and I wrinkling our noses over the thought of salmonella poisoning! We have all heard horror stories of people getting...
Annie Jun 25, 20203 minDr. Bob Stock Educates on Coccidiosis in ChickensRaising backyard chickens is a true joy in my life. Before we reentered raising our feathered friends, I’d scroll through social media...
Annie Apr 23, 20204 minDr. Stock Compares Non-Medicated Chick Starter Feed vs. Medicated I’m really excited about this week’s blog for two reasons. First of all, we get to talk about feeding our chicks as naturally as...