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 decided to challenge myself and see how fast I could make a healthy breakfast. With school, activities and busy mornings,...

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 to Chickens so Important? For an adult hen who is laying eggs, calcium is pulled from the hen’s body to...

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...

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 are some of the most delightful little birds you can add...

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...

After indulging in a lot of delicious food over the 4th of July, I’ve had a tough time getting back on track with healthy eating. So,...

Today, we’re going to discuss somewhat of a hot topic in the chicken world. It’s one of those topics that most chicken keepers have a...

Can you believe we’re heading into the 4th of July weekend? Summer seems to fly by, and before we know it, those long, sunny days are...

Growing up, I loved coming home from school. My mom always did an incredible job of making our house feel like a home. We felt safe,...

Chickens do a fairly excellent job of taking care of their hygiene. They take dust baths and preen themselves with their beaks to keep...

Welcome to June, everyone! Summer is here and we couldn’t be more excited! I’ve said this before that one of the best things about living...

It’s almost that time of year when we can taste summer! School is winding down, the weather is heating up and backyard BBQs are right...

I think one of the biggest shocks of raising backyard chickens for me was how messy these little birds are! I remember wondering, how...

When I first started raising backyard chickens, I was all about the eggs—didn't care about the breeds or egg colors, as long as I had...