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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...
Annie
Mar 24, 20224 min read
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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...
Annie
Mar 16, 20224 min read
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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...
Annie
Mar 3, 20223 min read
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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...
Annie
Feb 23, 20223 min read
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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...
Annie
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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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...
Annie
Feb 2, 20222 min read
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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...
Annie
Jan 20, 20223 min read
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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...
Annie
Jan 14, 20224 min read
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How to Train Your Chickens to Lay Eggs in Nesting Boxes
Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the holidays with plenty of joy and laughter. Now that we’re in the middle of winter, my hens have...
Annie
Jan 5, 20224 min read
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Quick and Easy Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
We made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. For us, the week between Christmas and New...
Annie
Dec 28, 20212 min read
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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...
Annie
Dec 22, 20212 min read
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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...
Annie
Dec 16, 20212 min read
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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,...
Annie
Dec 9, 20212 min read
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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...
Annie
Dec 2, 20212 min read
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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...
Annie
Nov 23, 20212 min read
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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...
Annie
Nov 12, 20213 min read
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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...
Annie
Nov 4, 20212 min read
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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...
Annie
Oct 26, 20212 min read
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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....
Annie
Oct 21, 20213 min read
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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....
Annie
Oct 14, 20212 min read
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