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All You Need to Know About Dogs and Chickens
We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
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Dr. Jessica Fox
- Apr 18, 2022
- 5 min
Protecting Your Small Flock from Avian Influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was unfortunately confirmed earlier this spring in the United States and has already devastated...
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Annie
- Apr 14, 2022
- 3 min
Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter
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....
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Annie
- Apr 13, 2022
- 6 min
How to Compost Chicken Litter
One of the amazing benefits of raising backyard chickens is all the chicken litter! Chicken litter is a natural fertilizer for your...
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Annie
- Apr 7, 2022
- 3 min
All About the Easter Egger Breed
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...
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Annie
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
Decorating Egg Cartons for Easter
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...
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Annie
- Mar 24, 2022
- 4 min
What Raising Chickens Has Taught Our Kids
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...
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Annie
- Mar 16, 2022
- 4 min
How to Clean Your Chicken Coop Only 2 Times a Year
Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up in...
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Annie
- Mar 11, 2022
- 2 min
Gramma Lou's Famous Chicken Hotdish
Handwritten recipes are my favorite! It’s March! We are getting so close to spring I can feel it. March is a fun month in our family...
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Annie
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
Raising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have Known
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...
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Annie
- Feb 23, 2022
- 3 min
Is it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?
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...
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Annie
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 min
All About Brahma Chickens
Reba and Barbara Jean are 2 of my Buff Brahma Bantams Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds. Who am I kidding! I feel...
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Annie
- Feb 8, 2022
- 1 min
Valentine's Omelet Muffins
It’s February! This is going to annoy some of you I’m sure, but I love the month of February. I’m not sure if it’s because we know that...
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Annie
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs
Get ready for the ultimate matchup in the egg world! Are you team chicken or team duck? We’ve raised both on our acreage and I have a lot...
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Annie
- Jan 27, 2022
- 2 min
How to Make an Indoor Herb Garden
It’s the end of January in Minnesota. And, if you’ve never experienced a Minnesota winter before, you may be missing out! I’ve always...
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Annie
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
All About Oregano Essential Oil for Chickens
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...
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Annie
- Jan 14, 2022
- 2 min
All About Polish Chickens
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...
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Annie
- Jan 5, 2022
- 2 min
How to Get Hens to Lay in Nest Boxes
Happy New Year! I hope you all made it through the holidays with abundant joy and laughter. Since it’s the middle of the winter, our...
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Annie
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Go-To Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
We made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. We love the week between Christmas and the New Year....
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Annie
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Mom's Blueberry Bake
It’s Christmas week! I hope you’re finished with all of your prep and are sipping hot chocolate while the snow gently falls outside. No?...
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