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,...

It’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...

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...

I 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,...

We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was unfortunately confirmed earlier this spring in the United States and has already devastated...

Easter 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....

One of the amazing benefits of raising backyard chickens is all the chicken litter! Chicken litter is a natural fertilizer for your...

Easter Eggers are defined by their poofy cheeks and beard. When we started our most recent flock, I started with all brown egg layers. I...

I 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...

I have been sitting here contemplating where to even start with this blog. We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last...

Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up in...

Handwritten 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...

I 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...

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...

Reba 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...

It’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...

Get 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...

It’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...

I 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...

I 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...

Happy 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...

We made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. We love the week between Christmas and the New Year....

It’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?...

We 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...

It’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,...

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...

Happy 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...

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...

I’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...

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...

Need a quick deviled egg recipe for your fall gatherings? Don’t worry, I didn’t actually put pumpkin in these cute little snacks. But,...

Holding chickens is one of my favorite hobbies! There’s nothing like going out to the coop and getting in some good chicken snuggles....

Hello October! It’s pretty gorgeous here in Southwest Minnesota. We love autumn and all that goes with it! That includes football season....

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...

This 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...

When 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...

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....

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...

The summer is coming to a close and we’re getting geared back up for schedules, school, football and all things pumpkin spice around...

Most backyard chicken keepers keep just enough chickens to supply eggs for their families. However, there are a good number of us who...

When 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...

While 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...

“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...

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...