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Annie
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Take a Tour of Hoover’s Hatchery
If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, there is nothing quite like hearing the cute little peeps when you walk into your farm supply store...
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Annie
Nov 27, 20233 min read
The Best Chicken Waterer Option
I’ve used just about every chicken waterer option out there, and I think I’ve finally landed on my favorite one! This is, of course, my...
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Annie
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Why is My Hen Crowing Like a Rooster?
It was a cool late summer morning, and I was enjoying my first cup of coffee on our deck. The sun was just starting to warm things up...
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Annie
Oct 31, 20232 min read
All About the Rhode Island Red Chicken
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery We’ve all read the story of the “Little Red Hen”. I have always loved this story. The moral of the story...
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Annie
Oct 11, 20232 min read
Lifespan of a Chicken
Chickens are absolutely incredible birds. They’re smart (well most of them anyway), sweet and have been an incredible addition to our...
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Annie
Sep 13, 20235 min read
Is it Legal to Have Chickens in Your Backyard?
As most of you know, our family lives on an acreage. It’s a beautiful setting along a riverbed with lots of wide-open space to dream...
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Annie
Sep 6, 20234 min read
Fowl Pox in Chickens: How to Prevent it
Most of the time, I look forward to writing these blogs because we get to talk about the wonderful ways backyard chickens can add to our...
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Annie
Aug 17, 20232 min read
All About the Black Copper Marans Breed
Are you looking for a docile, friendly, and gorgeous chicken to add to your flock? Look no further than the Black Copper Marans. This...
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Annie
Aug 3, 20233 min read
How to Raise Baby Ducks
These little ducklings will always have a special place in our story! These little ducklings will always have a special place in our...
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Annie
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Repurpose Old Tires into Dust Baths for Chickens
It never ceases to amaze me how great my chickens are at digging holes! They love to scratch around, wiggle down and flap around the...
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Annie
Jun 14, 20233 min read
How to Safely Free-Range Your Chickens: Tips for Protecting Your Flock
I remember when I first started raising chickens with just four laying hens. They happily roamed our yard in a chicken tractor, enjoying...
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Annie
May 9, 20233 min read
All About Black Jersey Giants
Today, we are going to highlight one of my favorite breeds. But let’s be honest, they are almost all my favorite breeds! Haha! Except...
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Annie
Apr 12, 20233 min read
What is Water Belly in Chickens?
I remember when our son, Jett, decided to raise a few broiler chickens. He did all the right things and took care of them diligently. Yet...
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Annie
Apr 6, 20234 min read
What to Do With Aging Hens
It’s springtime! And for many of you that means the exciting time of bringing home new chicks and eventually integrating them into your...
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Annie
Mar 22, 20233 min read
All About the Lavender Orpington Breed
I remember the first day Rosie came to our house. I had been doing some research on different breeds to figure out which ones I was going...
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Annie
Mar 8, 20233 min read
Treating Pasty Butt in Chicks
It’s baby chick season! I can already almost hear the sweet little peeps when walking into our local farm supply store. And honestly? Is...
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Annie
Mar 2, 20233 min read
What is Marek's Disease in Chickens?
Have you ever heard of Marek's disease? If not, today is your lucky day! You'll learn all about the causes, if it’s treatable and how to...
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Annie
Feb 22, 20234 min read
The Baby Chick Success Guide
We are kicking off this week with a giant, possibly record-breaking snowstorm here in Minnesota. Yikes! However, the good news is that...
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Annie
Jan 19, 20232 min read
All About the Mystic Onyx Breed
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery The Mystic Onyx breed was originally developed by Hoover’s Hatchery in very recent years. Their...
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Annie
Jan 4, 20233 min read
How to Tell Your Chickens Apart
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...
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