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...

It’s officially fall, and I couldn’t be more excited! Fall is my favorite time of year—crunchy leaves, beautiful colors, pumpkin spice...

This week’s blog is going to be very practical. And maybe it’s something you haven’t thought of before because it seems too simple. We’re...

I used to be the girl who’d see a word like “frittata” and just keep moving right along. I have shared so many times that I am not a...

As most of you know, our family lives on an acreage. It’s a beautiful setting along a riverbed with lots of wide-open space to dream...

Most of the time, I look forward to writing these blogs because we get to talk about the wonderful ways backyard chickens can add to our...

Photo Credit: HGTV Chickens are beautiful, friendly (most of them anyway), and wonderful birds. But they are also very messy! I feel like...

My father-in-law is taking a spin on the giant slip-and-slide! We have hit the hot days of summer! With heat indexes into the hundreds,...

Are you looking for a docile, friendly, and gorgeous chicken to add to your flock? Look no further than the Black Copper Marans. This...

Get ready to run out to your garden because I have a delicious recipe for you! Fresh ingredients collide with a fun cucumber twist....

These little ducklings will always have a special place in our story! These little ducklings will always have a special place in our...

This is a centerpiece for an outdoor baby shower I put together. Living in Minnesota, we truly appreciate the warm summer months! One of...

It never ceases to amaze me how great my chickens are at digging holes! They love to scratch around, wiggle down and flap around the...

Have you heard about using essential oils to improve your flock’s health? If you’re a backyard chicken owner, this might not be news to...

Happy 4th of July, everyone! This holiday is a favorite in our family and something we look forward to each year. We all get together at...

Photo Credit: American Poultry Association The pros of raising backyard chickens far outweigh the cons in my opinion! However, at some...