Delicious Overnight Blueberry Breakfast Bake
It’s Christmas week! I hope you’ve finished all your preparations and are sipping hot chocolate by the fire while snow gently falls...
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Dec 16, 20212 min read
How to Make Edible Christmas Garland for Your Chickens
It’s almost Christmas, and we’re all feeling merry and bright! But who says chickens can’t join in the festive fun? I decided to take a...
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Dec 9, 20212 min read
How to Control Ammonia Odor in the Chicken Coop
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,...
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Dec 2, 20212 min read
Does 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...
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Nov 23, 20212 min read
How to Make Thanksgiving Leftover Waffles
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...
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Nov 12, 20213 min read
Best Toys for Chickens
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...
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Nov 4, 20212 min read
Chicken Water Taste Test Challenge: Which Water Will Your Flock Choose?
Opal and Myrtle are challenging you to a water taste test! If you know me at all, you know I love a good challenge! Some people think...
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Oct 26, 20212 min read
Quick and Easy Deviled Egg Pumpkins
Looking for a quick, fun and festive snack for your fall gatherings? Try these deviled egg pumpkins! Don’t worry, there’s no actual...
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Oct 21, 20213 min read
How to Hold a Chick and Chicken: Tips for Safe and Gentle Handling
Holding chickens is one of my favorite hobbies! There’s nothing like going out to the coop and getting in some good chicken snuggles....
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Oct 14, 20212 min read
Easy Ham and Egg Sliders
Hello October! It’s pretty gorgeous here in Southwest Minnesota. We love autumn and all that goes with it! That includes football season....
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Oct 7, 20212 min read
Support the Health + Vitality of Your Chickens With Treats
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...
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Sep 27, 20211 min read
How to Make a 2-Minute Breakfast Sandwich
This week, I decided to challenge myself and see how fast I could make a healthy breakfast. With school, activities and busy mornings,...
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Sep 23, 20212 min read
5 Common Myths About Roosters
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...
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Sep 15, 20213 min read
Oyster Shells for Chickens: The Key to Strong Eggs and Healthy Hens
Why is Feeding Oyster Shells to Chickens so Important? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body to...
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Sep 9, 20213 min read
What's the Best Chicken Feed? Tips for Feeding Your Flock Right
If you’re new to raising chickens, one of the most common questions is: “What is the best feed for chickens?” Many people look for ways...
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Sep 2, 20211 min read
New 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...
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Aug 25, 20213 min read
How to Sell Extra Eggs from Your Backyard Chickens: Tips and Best Practices
Most backyard chicken keepers keep just enough chickens to supply eggs for their families. However, there are a good number of us who...
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Aug 19, 20213 min read
The Importance of Biosecurity for Your Chickens
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...
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Aug 11, 20213 min read
How to Make a First Aid Kit for Your Chickens
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...
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Aug 5, 20214 min read
All About Silkie Chickens
“Sweetie” was my second Silkie to hatch and is still as sweet as ever. Silkies are some of the most delightful little birds you can add...
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