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Annie
Aug 19, 20223 min read
Benefits of Tea Tree & Lavender Essential Oils for Chickens
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...
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Annie
Jul 28, 20223 min read
All About the Barnevelder Breed
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...
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Jul 20, 20223 min read
How to Identify a Dehydrated Chicken
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...
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Annie
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?
If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...
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Annie
Jun 23, 20223 min read
The Best Tips for Handling a Broody Hen
As the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...
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Annie
May 18, 20223 min read
Benefits of Marigolds for Chickens
Spring is finally here! We’ve been busy in our yard and gardens, getting everything ready for the growing season. Do you enjoy gardening...
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Annie
May 12, 20223 min read
Why 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...
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May 4, 20222 min read
Best Natural Wound Spray for Your Chickens
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...
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Apr 28, 20225 min read
How to Use Eggshells for Your Garden
I had the pleasure of growing up in a family that understood the rich benefits of working hard and growing our food. We didn’t have any...
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Annie
Apr 21, 20223 min read
All You Need to Know About Dogs and Chickens
We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
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Annie
Apr 14, 20223 min read
Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter
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....
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Annie
Apr 7, 20223 min read
All About the Easter Egger Breed
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...
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Annie
Mar 24, 20224 min read
What Raising Chickens Has Taught Our Kids
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...
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Annie
Mar 16, 20224 min read
How to Clean Your Chicken Coop 2 Times a Year
Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up their...
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Annie
Mar 3, 20223 min read
Raising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have Known
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...
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Annie
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Is 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...
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Annie
Feb 18, 20223 min read
All About Brahma Chickens
Reba and Barbara Jean - 2 of my Buff Brahma Bantams Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds. Who am I kidding! I feel...
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Annie
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs: The Ultimate Showdown
Get ready for the ultimate matchup in the egg world: duck egg vs. chicken egg! Are you team chicken or team duck? We’ve raised both on...
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Annie
Jan 20, 20223 min read
All About Oregano Essential Oil for Chickens
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...
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Annie
Jan 14, 20224 min read
All About Polish Chickens
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...
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