Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. Not only is it cozy and beautiful, but it’s also when we celebrate my wedding anniversary,...

The day is finally here. We’ve been working towards this day from the time he started preschool. Our oldest is off to his senior year of...

I cannot believe it’s the end of summer. Where in the world did it go? I always believed people who told me that the time with our kids...

When raising backyard chickens, it’s important to know some basics on their anatomy and the function for each part. This way you can keep...

This week we’re going to talk about the benefits of tea tree and lavender essential oils for your chickens. We use both lavender and tea...

If you’ve been around here long enough, it’s no secret that Coop Recuperate is hands down my favorite product for our coop bedding. Part...

The cicadas are singing, the nights and mornings are getting cooler and the feeling of fall is almost upon us. If you've been around here...

I remember when I first started out with chickens. Back then, I didn’t pay much attention to breeds—I just wanted the eggs for our...

We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country. It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight. As you know, a chicken’s feathers...

If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...

One of the things we love most about summertime is all the outdoor entertaining we get to do. We live on an acreage, in a valley, with a...

I have awesome memories of the 4th of July. We love to celebrate our country’s freedom and all that goes along with it. Summertime food...

As the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...

Egg sandwiches are a staple around our house. I make them on a very regular basis and while we gravitate towards the simple egg and...

One of the perks of raising backyard chickens is teaching our kids responsibility. There’s nothing more cute, fluffy and fun than baby...

Garden season is in full swing and we are so excited! Gardening has always been a big part of our family and raising backyard chickens...

We are cruising through the last week of school around here and we’re getting the itch to do all the things outside! Historically,...

Spring is finally here! We’ve been busy in our yard and gardens, getting everything ready for the growing season. Do you enjoy gardening...

I think we can all agree that our chickens are very valuable to us. Whether they are simply a way for you to get fresh eggs, or if...

As you know, keeping a first aid kit on hand for your coop is essential to raising backyard chickens. While boo-boos don’t happen all...