It’s summertime and for the most part our flock loves to free range as much as possible during the day. They love to scavenge the yard and find interesting treats as they scratch around and explore. However, there are days that I don’t let the girls’ free range due to weather, our dogs, or simply because I don’t want them pooping everywhere (amen!?) or our Minnesota winters.   If this is the case on any given day, I like to treat the girls with scratch, fruit and veggies or o

Keeping chickens as backyard pets and for egg production has become very popular among homeowners! I feel like since covid hit, backyard...

I have incredible memories of our kids’ birthday parties. One of my favorite memories is listening to my grandpa swoon over my baked...

Summer has officially started in the Midwest, and we are so excited! The luscious green grass, trees and landscape are especially...

When I first started raising backyard chickens, I didn’t think much about egg color. I was more focused on having healthy, fresh eggs for...

Let me kick off this blog with a quick disclaimer: I'm no pro at determining whether your cute little chick is a he or she, but let's...

It was a coop cleaning weekend around here and let me tell you, that is a chore that feels so  good to have done!   While chickens are...

We all want to ensure our backyard flocks are as healthy as possible. Many of us get into raising chickens primarily for fresh,...

In the world of backyard chicken care, apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become the latest craze. Many owners tout its health benefits,...

Chickens are actually very smart! The whole idea of “bird brains” doesn’t really apply to these wonderful birds. Chickens can recognize...

It’s springtime and that means one thing around our place….chicks! There is nothing better than bringing those cute little feather balls home and getting them all settled in their brooder. Don’t worry, if you’re like I was just starting out, you don’t even know what a brooder is! A brooder is the chicks’ first home for about the first six weeks of their life. It’s very important to get your brooder set up and ready with a reliable heat source, light, water and food  before  

Photo Courtesy of Hoover’s Hatchery   It’s time for another breed spotlight! I love doing these because I learn so much about the...

I put this little basket together for our granddaughter.   Happy Easter week everyone! Easter is one of my absolute favorite holidays....

Today let’s talk about something less fantastic when raising backyard chickens: coccidiosis. While raising chickens has been my favorite...

Today, we get to talk about a fascinating topic. I get asked quite often about things chickens can and cannot eat  and if there are...

I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for healthy, simple meals to feed my family. We have had an unseasonably warm winter this...

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...