You guys!!! I’ve been boiling eggs the old-fashioned way my entire life, and while I don’t mind it, I recently discovered a new method...

I belong to a number of backyard chicken groups on social media and one of the questions I’ve seen the most is how to prepare your coop and chickens for winter. Living in Minnesota, winters are long, but it's nothing to get stressed about. Understanding How Chickens Stay Warm Naturally Let’s start with the physiology of chickens. Chickens have a built-in down winter coat. Meaning, their feathers provide great insulation. In fact, chickens don’t have sweat glands, so they actu

Looking for an unbeatable apple crisp recipe? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’ve spent the last 20 years perfecting this recipe,...

Living in Minnesota, we get to experience all four seasons, and I absolutely love it! Each one has its own unique charm, but without a...

While there are a plethora of diseases that chickens can get, I was determined to never have to deal with any of that! Hahaha but guess what? That’s not real life, and when you’re raising chickens it’s better to be educated and prepared than taken by surprise. Regular Health Checks Are Key I frequently check my girls over from head to toe. I like to do that on a regular basis to make sure they are happy and healthy. Much to my dismay, I noticed that Reba had a case of bumblef

Where did summer go? For some of you, school is already in session, but our kids don’t start until September this year. We love summer in...

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...