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...

Avian influenza is a viral disease that affects domestic poultry such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and more. The virus spreads...

Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has a feeling of new life....

One of the amazing benefits of raising backyard chickens is all the chicken litter! Chicken litter is a natural fertilizer for your...

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...

I have a fun idea for you! It’s Springtime and my girls are picking up steam in the egg department. We have a busy household and while...

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...

Handwritten recipes are my favorite! It’s March, and we’re getting so close to spring I can almost feel it! March is extra special for...

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...

Reba and Barbara Jean - 2 of my Buff Brahma Bantams Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds. Who am I kidding! I feel...

It’s February, and I know some of you may not agree, but I love the month of February! Whether it’s because spring is just around the...

Get ready for the ultimate matchup in the egg world: duck egg vs. chicken egg! Are you team chicken or team duck? We’ve raised both on...

It’s the end of January in Minnesota, and if you’ve never experienced a Minnesota winter, you're definitely missing out! While I’ve...

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 oils. What essential oils should I use? Are all essential oils created equal? Can I overfeed essential oils to my flock? Well, guess what? I got to sit down and talk with Dr. Tim Broderick from the Strong Animals team and ask some of the questions you all have! Meet Dr. Tim Broderick Dr. Broderick received his bachelor’s degree in animal sci

I have raised a lot of chickens in the last 15 years. A lot. Most of you know that my favorite chicken in the whole world is Happy. She...

Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays with plenty of joy and laughter. Now that we’re in the middle of winter, my hens have...

We made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. For us, the week between Christmas and New...