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What Are the Top 3 Diseases That Affect Backyard Chickens?
The internet is full of beautiful chicken coops, elegantly feathered chickens and chicken keepers who are followed around by sunbeams and...

Annie
Jul 113 min read


All About the Frizzle Chicken Breed
Everyone loves a yard sprinkled with different colors and breeds of chickens. Well, at least people who love chickens do! Chickens come...

Annie
Jun 233 min read


What is Sour Crop in Chickens and How to Treat It
I remember walking out to check on the girls one hot summer day a few years back. I do regular health checks on my flock, so I...

Annie
Jun 193 min read


What Are the Differences Between a Rooster and a Hen?
If you’re not familiar with backyard chickens, you might not automatically know the difference between a hen and a rooster. It’s...

Annie
Jun 123 min read


Can Humans Get Mites From Chickens?
The internet is full of beautiful chickens in magazine-worthy coops. But let’s be real, chickens are barnyard animals, and barnyard...

Annie
Jun 53 min read


Which Vegetables and Flowers Shouldn’t Be Started in Eggshells?
I remember having big dreams of starting my own seedlings and saving a ton of money on our garden. While it can be a rewarding and...

Annie
May 294 min read


All About the Bielefelder Chicken Breed
Picture credit: Hoover’s Hatchery I was flipping through the Hoover’s Hatchery catalog the other day when I spotted a breed I’ve had my...

Annie
May 224 min read


Does Oregano Work as a Natural Dewormer in Chickens?
Oregano is a popular herb in backyard chicken keeping, and not just for cooking! Many flock owners wonder if it can also help keep worms...

Annie
May 164 min read


Quick Growing Plants for Your Chicken Run
I was sitting in the chicken run last week watching my flock scratch around the dirt. It got me thinking about how fast they ate the...

Annie
May 123 min read


How Many Eggs Does a Chicken Lay in a Day?
It’s spring, and you know what that means! Backyard flocks are booming. Thanks to rising egg prices, baby chicks are flying off the...

Annie
May 83 min read


All About the Delaware Chicken Breed
Picture credit: Morning Chores The Delaware chicken breed is one of the most versatile and loved breeds for backyard chicken keepers....

Annie
Apr 282 min read


How to Candle an Egg (and Spot a Growing Chick!)
Picture credit: Scratch cradle It’s spring, and for many backyard chicken keepers, that means one thing: new chicks! I usually order mine...

Annie
Apr 253 min read


Easy Maraschino Cherry Cookies with Hershey Kisses
I must be in my maraschino cherry phase. I don’t drink Diet Coke very often, but when I do, I always add a few maraschino cherries. Not...

Annie
Apr 152 min read


Why Do Chicks Peck Each Other and How to Help
Every spring, I get the itch to add to my backyard flock! All it takes is one peek over the edge of the chick brooders at our local farm...

Annie
Apr 104 min read


How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise in 5 Minutes with 5 Ingredients
Everyone stop what you’re doing! I am SO excited to share this super simple homemade mayonnaise recipe with you today. Why? Because it...

Annie
Apr 22 min read


All About the Java Chicken Breed
Picture credit: Hoover’s Hatchery Do you have a running list of chickens you’d like to add to your flock? Of course you do! Well, I have...

Annie
Mar 283 min read


Rare Chicken Breeds to Add to Your Flock
It’s chick season! Whether you’re adding to your flock or just dreaming about new feathered friends, now is the perfect time to explore...

Annie
Mar 103 min read


Can Chicken E-lixir Be Used for Chicks?
One of the most common questions I get is, “Can Chicken E-lixir be used for chicks?” The short answer? Yes! Today, we’ll dive into why...

Annie
Mar 72 min read


Easy and Delicious Egg Drop Soup Recipe
Photo Credit: Magnolia Kitchen Last week, it was -15°F in Minnesota, and today it’s 50°F. That's a 65-degree swing! Only in the Midwest,...

Annie
Feb 272 min read


What Do Chickens Need to Lay Eggs?
Most people start raising backyard chickens for the fresh eggs, but they quickly realize their hens become beloved pets, too. It’s truly...

Annie
Feb 214 min read
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