Deworming chickens is an essential part of maintaining a healthy flock. Worm infestations can lead to weight loss, decreased egg...

One of the top questions I get about raising backyard chickens is how I keep them cozy in the winter. I mean we live in Minnesota—we know...

Shortly after I got my recent flock of chickens, I quickly decided to add more chicks to my flock. It was quite the process of...

Photo Credit: American Poultry Association The pros of raising backyard chickens far outweigh the cons in my opinion! However, at some...

Raising backyard chickens doesn’t take a lot of extra work, and when it comes to nutrition, they pretty much eat anything you give them....

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...

This week we’re going to talk about the benefits of tea tree and lavender essential oils for your chickens. We use both lavender and tea...

We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country. It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight. As you know, a chicken’s feathers...

If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...

Spring is finally here! We’ve been busy in our yard and gardens, getting everything ready for the growing season. Do you enjoy gardening...

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...

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...

I had the pleasure of growing up in a family that understood the rich benefits of working hard and growing our food. We didn’t have any...

We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...

I have been sitting here contemplating where to even start with this blog. We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last...

Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up their...

I 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...

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...

I 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...

Opal and Myrtle are challenging you to a water taste test! If you know me at all, you know I love a good challenge! Some people think...