Annie 4 days ago3 minThe Best Tips for Handling a Broody HenAs the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...
Annie Jun 172 min5 Ways to Spice Up Your Egg SandwichEgg sandwiches are a staple around our house. I make them on a very regular basis and while we gravitate towards the simple egg and...
AnnieJun 92 minChicken Chore Chart for Kids One of the perks of raising backyard chickens is teaching our kids responsibility. There’s nothing more cute, fluffy and fun than baby...
Annie Jun 22 minBenefits of Chicken Compost For My GardenGarden season is in full swing and we are so excited! Gardening has always been a big part of our family and raising backyard chickens...
AnnieMay 252 minMemorial Day Hot Dog BarWe are cruising through the last week of school around here and we’re getting the itch to do all the things outside! Historically,...
Annie May 182 minBenefits of Marigolds for ChickensIt’s finally spring! We have been busy out in our yard and gardens. Do you like to garden? We have our go-to petunias already in their...
Annie May 123 minWhy Is My Chicken Limping?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...
Annie May 42 minChicken Boo-Boos Be Gone! 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...
AnnieApr 283 minHow to Use Eggshells For Your GardenI had the pleasure of growing up in a family that understood the rich benefits of growing our own food. We didn’t have any farm animals,...
AnnieApr 213 minAll You Need to Know About Dogs and ChickensWe have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
Dr. Jessica FoxApr 185 minProtecting Your Small Flock from Avian Influenza Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was unfortunately confirmed earlier this spring in the United States and has already devastated...
Annie Apr 143 minGifting Baby Chicks for EasterEaster is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has a feeling of new life....
Annie Apr 136 minHow to Compost Chicken LitterOne of the amazing benefits of raising backyard chickens is all the chicken litter! Chicken litter is a natural fertilizer for your...
Annie Apr 73 minAll About the Easter Egger BreedEaster Eggers are defined by their poofy cheeks and beard. When we started our most recent flock, I started with all brown egg layers. I...
Annie Mar 292 minDecorating Egg Cartons for EasterI have a fun idea for you! It’s Springtime and my girls are picking up steam in the egg department. We have a busy household and while...
Annie Mar 244 minWhat Raising Chickens Has Taught Our KidsI have been sitting here contemplating where to even start with this blog. We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last...
Annie Mar 164 minHow to Clean Your Chicken Coop Only 2 Times a YearSpring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up in...
AnnieMar 112 minGramma Lou's Famous Chicken HotdishHandwritten recipes are my favorite! It’s March! We are getting so close to spring I can feel it. March is a fun month in our family...
Annie Mar 33 minRaising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have KnownI am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years. So, naturally, we’ve learned...
Annie Feb 233 minIs it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?When I got back into chickens a few years ago, I started in the fall. Our local farm supply store didn’t carry chicks in the fall, so I...
Annie Feb 183 minAll About Brahma ChickensReba and Barbara Jean are 2 of my Buff Brahma Bantams Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds. Who am I kidding! I feel...
Annie Feb 81 minValentine's Omelet MuffinsIt’s February! This is going to annoy some of you I’m sure, but I love the month of February. I’m not sure if it’s because we know that...
Annie Feb 22 minChicken Eggs vs. Duck EggsGet ready for the ultimate matchup in the egg world! Are you team chicken or team duck? We’ve raised both on our acreage and I have a lot...
AnnieJan 272 minHow to Make an Indoor Herb GardenIt’s the end of January in Minnesota. And, if you’ve never experienced a Minnesota winter before, you may be missing out! I’ve always...
Annie Jan 203 minAll About Oregano Essential Oil for ChickensI am so excited to share this week’s blog with you all! I feel there are so many questions in the backyard chicken world about essential...
Annie Jan 142 minAll About Polish ChickensI have raised a lot of chickens in the last 15 years. A lot. Most of you know that my favorite chicken in the whole world is Happy. She...
Annie Jan 52 minHow to Get Hens to Lay in Nest BoxesHappy New Year! I hope you all made it through the holidays with abundant joy and laughter. Since it’s the middle of the winter, our...
AnnieDec 28, 20211 minGo-To Buffalo Chicken Dip RecipeWe made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. We love the week between Christmas and the New Year....
Annie Dec 22, 20212 minMom's Blueberry BakeIt’s Christmas week! I hope you’re finished with all of your prep and are sipping hot chocolate while the snow gently falls outside. No?...
Annie Dec 16, 20211 minHow to Make Edible Christmas Garland for Your ChickensWe are a week out from Christmas! Do you have all your shopping done? I am actually up to my eyeballs in all things Christmas. But...
Annie Dec 9, 20212 minHow to Control Ammonia Odor in the CoopIt’s that time of year when the cold is setting in. We woke up to a blanket of snow on the ground this morning. And while it’s beautiful,...
AnnieDec 2, 20212 minDoes Cracked Corn Keep Chickens Warm? We are having an unseasonably warm November and December is shaping up to be that way as well. However, we do live in Minnesota, so we...
Annie Nov 23, 20212 minHow to Make Thanksgiving Leftover WafflesHappy Thanksgiving! I pray you’re able to spend time with friends and family this year. After the last couple of years, I feel we’ve all...
Annie Nov 19, 20212 minHow to Make Deacon’s Famous Omelets!Growing up, my dad traveled a lot. He was a traveling salesman who worked so hard to provide for his family, as well as grow the family...
Annie Nov 12, 20213 minMy Favorite Toys for ChickensI’m sitting here giggling as I write this blog because I have a confession. Are you ready? I have always loved toys. Obviously as a young...
Annie Nov 4, 20212 minTry the Chicken E-lixir Challenge!Opal and Myrtle are challenging you to a water taste test! If you know me at all, you know that I’m always up for a good challenge! I...
Annie Oct 26, 20211 minHow to Make Deviled Egg PumpkinsNeed a quick deviled egg recipe for your fall gatherings? Don’t worry, I didn’t actually put pumpkin in these cute little snacks. But,...
Annie Oct 21, 20212 minHow to Hold a ChickenHolding chickens is one of my favorite hobbies! There’s nothing like going out to the coop and getting in some good chicken snuggles....
Annie Oct 14, 20212 minThe Wing Lady's SlidersHello October! It’s pretty gorgeous here in Southwest Minnesota. We love autumn and all that goes with it! That includes football season....
Annie Oct 7, 20212 minSupport the Health + Vitality of Your Chickens With Snacks! Let’s be real, when we are out with our chickens, the best feeling in the world is when they want to be your BFF. Am I right or am I...
AnnieSep 27, 20211 minNew Egg Muffin HackThis week, I thought it’d be fun to see how fast I could make breakfast. It’s school time and all kinds of activities around here and we...
Annie Sep 23, 20212 min5 Common Myths About RoostersWhen we started raising chickens 14 years ago, we had a couple of roosters who would tootle around the yard with the girls. I really knew...
Annie Sep 15, 20212 minWhy Feed Oyster Shells?WHY IS FEEDING OYSTER SHELLS SO IMPORTANT? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body to create the egg....
Annie Sep 9, 20213 minIs Changing Feed Harmful to Chickens?If you’re just starting to raise chickens, a common question that gets asked is, “What is the best feed to give them?” Often, people will...
Annie Sep 2, 20211 minNew Summer Garden Salad Recipe for Your Labor Day Picnic!The summer is coming to a close and we’re getting geared back up for schedules, school, football and all things pumpkin spice around...
AnnieAug 25, 20213 minHow to Sell Your Backyard Chicken Eggs Most backyard chicken keepers keep just enough chickens to supply eggs for their families. However, there are a good number of us who...
AnnieAug 19, 20213 minBiosecurity Tips for Backyard ChickensWhen I started back up with raising my current flock (I took a couple years off), I was pretty set on only having 6 chickens. Now, fast...
Annie Aug 12, 20213 minHow to Make a First Aid Kit for Your CoopWhile I hope that you haven’t had to deal with too many traumatic issues in your coop, chicken injuries and illness are bound to happen...
Annie Aug 5, 20214 minAll About Silkie Chickens“Sweetie” was my second Silkie to hatch and is still as sweet as ever. Silkies! Just the name in itself makes them fun little birds to...
AnnieJul 29, 20211 minAnnie's Easy and Delicious Hollandaise Sauce I love going to restaurants and being so excited to see any dish that includes hollandaise! I remember thinking that it has to be such an...