Happy Valentine’s Day! I realize this is an unpopular holiday for some, but I’ve loved this holiday my whole life. I’ve always loved the...

It’s no secret I love talking to people about all things chickens. I get so many great questions from people who are genuinely interested...

Photo: My Pet Chicken Today we’re going to talk about a breed that looks so much like the Barred Rock, it’s almost hard to tell the...

One question I get asked a lot is, "How long will your chickens live?" As you know, my chickens are more than just egg layers—they’re my...

Chickens are some of the most fascinating birds to watch. Their beautiful plumage, quirky personalities and pecking order are intriguing....

If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, there is nothing quite like hearing the cute little peeps when you walk into your farm supply store...

Chickens are absolutely incredible, and their ability to create and lay eggs is almost mind-blowing. Seriously, until we started raising...

One of the top questions I get about raising backyard chickens is how I keep them cozy in the winter. I mean we live in Minnesota—we know...

Eggs are undoubtedly among the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. They are packed full of good nutrition to fuel our...

This week, we’re talking all about chicken feed. This is a common question for new backyard chicken owners. There are so many options to...

Are you ready for my favorite ginger cookie on the planet? I have two favorite ginger cookies, but this one comes in at the top. The...

I realize it’s December and there probably aren’t a ton of issues with hens going broody in the cooler months. However, I have a cute...

I’ve used just about every chicken waterer option out there, and I think I’ve finally landed on my favorite one! This is, of course, my...

I just came in from doing chicken chores, and let me tell you how wonderful my coop smells! Strong Animals Chicken Essentials just came...

I wish you could smell my house right now! It smells like fall. With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the possibility that it...

It was a cool late summer morning, and I was enjoying my first cup of coffee on our deck. The sun was just starting to warm things up...

Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery We’ve all read the story of the “Little Red Hen”. I have always loved this story. The moral of the story...

Shortly after I got my recent flock of chickens, I quickly decided to add more chicks to my flock. It was quite the process of...

“Sweetie” the Silke from our first hatch. I remember when I started raising backyard chickens. I would've honestly never considered...

Chickens are absolutely incredible birds. They’re smart (well most of them anyway), sweet and have been an incredible addition to our...