Treating Pasty Butt in Chicks
It’s baby chick season! I can already almost hear the sweet little peeps when walking into our local farm supply store. And honestly? Is...
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Annie
Mar 2, 20233 min
What is Marek's Disease in Chickens?
Have you ever heard of Marek's disease? If not, today is your lucky day! You'll learn all about the causes, if it’s treatable and how to...
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Annie
Feb 22, 20234 min
The Baby Chick Success Guide
We are kicking off this week with a giant, possibly record-breaking snowstorm here in Minnesota. Yikes! However, the good news is that...
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Annie
Feb 15, 20232 min
Easy Crème Brûlée Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide for Perfect Results
We recently went to our friend's house for a fancy dinner. It was so much fun! And can you believe it, when it was time for dessert, they...
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Annie
Feb 10, 20233 min
Can I Use Straw in My Chicken Coop?
For many years I have used pine shavings in my brooders and coop while raising backyard chickens. There are a few different bedding...
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Annie
Feb 1, 20233 min
How Strong Are Eggshells? Fun and Easy Science Experiment You Can Try at Home
This week we’re going to have a little fun! Growing up, I loved science fair projects. They were an awesome time to learn something new,...
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Annie
Jan 25, 20233 min
How to Keep Your Chickens Laying Eggs Through Winter: Light and Heat Tips
It’s January, and like many of us, my girls (the chickens) and I are really feeling the effects of this long winter month! While the rime...
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Annie
Jan 19, 20232 min
All About the Mystic Onyx Breed
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery The Mystic Onyx breed was originally developed by Hoover’s Hatchery in very recent years. Their...
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Annie
Jan 4, 20233 min
How to Tell Your Chickens Apart
If you’re new to raising backyard chickens, you may think I’m a bit crazy. However, if you’ve been doing this for a while, you will...
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Strong Animals Team
Jan 3, 20232 min
How to Build a Winter Dust Bath for Your Chickens
Have you ever seen chickens rolling around in the dirt? That’s known as a dust bath, and it helps chickens keep their feathers clean and...
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Annie
Dec 29, 20222 min
3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for the New Year
It’s the day after Christmas and I’m sitting here thinking I’ve probably eaten one too many cookies. Yikes! While we try to eat as...
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Annie
Dec 21, 20221 min
Easy 4-Ingredient No-Bake Christmas Cookies Recipe
It’s the week of Christmas and if you’re like me, there’s a present to be wrapped, a gift to be bought or a cookie to be made! I’m...
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Annie
Dec 13, 20222 min
Is it Safe to Put a Christmas Tree in My Chicken Coop?
Photo Cred : Pinterest Decorating for Christmas is a family favorite around here, and naturally, with my love for chickens, this festive...
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Annie
Dec 7, 20223 min
All About the Cream Legbar Breed
It’s December and you know what that means, right? Some people are Christmas shopping, some people are busy planning their gardens and...
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Annie
Nov 30, 20223 min