Today, we’re diving into one of the more unpleasant aspects of raising backyard chickens—flystrike in chickens. Fun, right? (Insert...

Are you a pancake lover, but the pancakes don’t love you back? I can relate. I love pancakes, but I rarely eat them because, let’s face...

Salmonella poisoning is a scary thought for anyone raising backyard chickens, and trust me, I’ve been there — and Rosemary and I are...

The mornings are cooling off here in Minnesota, but afternoons still warm up. Cicadas are singing, and the sunsets are stunning. It’s...

The first time that I raised backyard chickens, we started with a mature flock to begin with. If I could do it all over, I would raise...

Can you believe we’re already in the middle of summer? If your house is anything like mine, you probably have eggs coming out of your...

It’s that time of year around here—our egg basket is overflowing! After eating as many as we can, selling, and gifting eggs, I still have...

Last week was a crazy week! We were tying up loose ends, trying to pack for the 4th of July at the lake, and ensuring we had everything...

Happy Independence Day! It’s hard to believe the 4th of July is already here! I love this time of year. My hometown in Southwest...

Raising backyard chickens is a true joy in my life. Before we reentered raising our feathered friends, I’d scroll through social media...

I would love to tell you that I’m a DIY queen and that I know my way around power tools and the lumber yard, but I’m not and I don’t! I...

We are so excited around here! When you live in Minnesota, you learn to appreciate the beautiful weather. So for us, Summer is finally...

I know what you’re thinking… there’s always something to celebrate, right? It’s hard to keep track of all the national holidays! But...

If you're raising chickens, you’ve likely noticed they’re always eager to peck at whatever scraps they can find. While they might seem to...

When we first started our backyard chicken journey, we did a lot of research on bedding for our girls. Clean, dry bedding is paramount in...

Raising backyard chickens has been one of my very best decisions. It’s way more than just yummy eggs whenever we want. Our flock has...

As most of you know, our family lives on an acreage. It’s a beautiful setting along a riverbed with lots of wide open space to dream...

Have you ever watched those “Life Hacks” videos? Our kids are really into them, and one day, our youngest son asked if we could make...

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...

It’s April and that means one thing...I know what you’re thinking…it’s National Eggs Benedict Day! Haha just kidding! You’re probably...