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,...

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...

Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery The Mystic Onyx breed was originally developed by Hoover’s Hatchery in very recent years. Their...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Photo Cred : Pinterest Decorating for Christmas is a family favorite around here, and naturally, with my love for chickens, this festive...

It’s December and you know what that means, right? Some people are Christmas shopping, some people are busy planning their gardens and...

I love decorating for the holidays and decorating the coop is no different! Some years, I keep it very simple, and other years, we go all...

Do you know what the 10 most popular Thanksgiving dishes are? I had my suspicions, and after a quick internet search, I’m happy to say I...

When I first started raising backyard chickens, I didn’t really think much about egg colors. I just imagined going out to the coop and...

Raising backyard chickens doesn’t take a lot of extra work, and when it comes to nutrition, they pretty much eat anything you give them....

Fall is a cozy time of year full of baked treats, pumpkin spice lattes and rich foods. While we love all these things at our house,...

Have you seen the latest craze? People everywhere are feeding their chickens pumpkins! It’s a challenge to see if your flock can carve a...

Don’t you just love having lots of pumpkins around in the fall. They are a great way to decorate an indoor or outdoor space to get you in...

You walk into your backyard, and it looks like your chickens went on an intense weight-loss journey. Feathers are everywhere and your hens look skinny and sickly without the full breadth of their beautiful feathers. Don’t panic, your flock is fine, they’re just molting! What is Molting in Chickens? When chickens lose and re-grow feathers it’s called molting and it usually starts when a hen is around 18 months old. It occurs every year when the days get shorter. Molting is a

It’s October, and around here, that usually means the start of cold and flu season. While we sometimes reach for the DayQuil, I like to...

As you probably know by now, chickens are a huge part of our family’s life! It may have started as my dream (haha!), but my family has...

I’m so excited to write this blog because Barred Plymouth Rock chickens are one of my absolute favorite breeds! They’re simply amazing,...