“Sweetie” was my second Silkie to hatch and is still as sweet as ever. Silkies are some of the most delightful little birds you can add...

I love going to restaurants and being so excited to see any dish that includes hollandaise! I remember thinking that it has to be such an...

We’re in the heat of summer here in Minnesota, and I decided it was the perfect time to spice things up with an egg drop challenge at our...

After indulging in a lot of delicious food over the 4th of July, I’ve had a tough time getting back on track with healthy eating. So,...

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...

Can you believe we’re heading into the 4th of July weekend? Summer seems to fly by, and before we know it, those long, sunny days are...

Growing up, I loved coming home from school. My mom always did an incredible job of making our house feel like a home. We felt safe,...

Chickens do a fairly excellent job of taking care of their hygiene. They take dust baths and preen themselves with their beaks to keep...

Raising backyard chickens is my favorite hobby in the entire world! I realize that’s dramatic, but I’m being serious. Spending time with...

Welcome 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...

It’s almost that time of year when we can taste summer! School is winding down, the weather is heating up and backyard BBQs are right...

I think one of the biggest shocks of raising backyard chickens for me was how messy these little birds are! I remember wondering, how...

When I first started raising backyard chickens, I was all about the eggs—didn't care about the breeds or egg colors, as long as I had...

In Minnesota, most gardeners start planning and dreaming about their gardens as early as the day they close up their garden in the fall....

Featuring 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...

I remember spending time out in the coop one day. Well, this is most days for me. I love to sit and watch my girls scratch around and see...

It started out like any other morning. After I got my husband and kids out the door for work and school, I went out to check on my flock...

Roxanne taking a dust bath I love to see people’s reactions when they ask how I bathe my chickens. When I tell them that chickens love to...

Easter is probably my favorite holiday! Its meaning stretches far beyond little bunnies and egg hunts for me. My roots run deep in this...

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...