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Managing Egg Production in the Fall and Winter

Dec 4, 20191 min read

Managing Egg Production in the Fall and Winter

As the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, you might notice changes in your backyard flock. If your chickens are molting or...

Thanksgiving Leftovers Chopped Challenge

Annie

Nov 25, 20192 min read

Thanksgiving Leftovers Chopped Challenge

After your big Thanksgiving get-together, what do you do with all that extra food? Unless you’re a terrific menu planner, chances are,...

Annie

Oct 9, 20192 min read

Chicken Birthday Cake Recipe

Last week we celebrated Happy and my original 10 girls’ birthday! Yes. We had a party. These girls deserve to be celebrated! Birthdays...

Chickens Losing Feathers? How to Help During Molting Season

Annie

Oct 1, 20193 min read

Chickens Losing Feathers? How to Help During Molting Season

I remember the first time I watched our chickens go through their fall molt. I was so worried—I thought for sure my chickens were dying!...

How to Safely Integrate Your Chicken Flocks

Annie

Aug 14, 20193 min read

How to Safely Integrate Your Chicken Flocks

When I started this adventure with backyard chickens, I said I wanted NO MORE than six chickens! I had chickens before, and both times, I...

Annie

Jul 16, 20194 min read

Deep Litter Method for Chicken Coops

Today we’re going to be talking about poop! Sounds exciting, right? If that topic doesn’t excite you, don’t leave yet! I’ll be discussing...

Annie

Jul 3, 20192 min read

Keep Flies Away from Your Chicken Coop

Summer is finally here! After a long, cold winter, we can enjoy the warmth, sunshine, green grass, and late nights around the campfire....

Annie

Jul 3, 20193 min read

Flock Fixer Frozen Treats for Chickens

Hey everyone! If you live in the upper Midwest like I do, you understand my need to not complain about the heat after our very long, cold...

Backyard Chicken Eggs: Tips for Egg Color, Freshness and Strong Shells

Annie

Jun 6, 20193 min read

Backyard Chicken Eggs: Tips for Egg Color, Freshness and Strong Shells

Welcome to my kitchen! Today we’re going to be talking about all things eggs! One of the biggest reasons people get into backyard...

Annie

Jun 4, 20193 min read

Tour My Chicken Coop

Welcome to our coop! Happy and I are here to update you on all the happenings here at the Wing Nest. Our coop is 8’ x 12’. It’s the...

Annie

May 31, 20193 min read

Setting Up a Chicken Coop

The day is finally here! The girls’ new home has arrived. To say I was excited is an understatement. Thank goodness they didn’t capture...

Celebrating National Egg Month: Why Eggs Are a Superfood

Annie

May 23, 20192 min read

Celebrating National Egg Month: Why Eggs Are a Superfood

May is National Egg Month, and I couldn’t be more excited! One of the pure joys of raising backyard chickens is heading out to the coop...

Egg Color & Quality: A Guide for Backyard Chicken Keepers

Annie

Mar 1, 20192 min read

Egg Color & Quality: A Guide for Backyard Chicken Keepers

If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, there is really nothing compared to the eggs your “girls” provide for your family. The eggs are not...

Planning a Chicken Coop: Touring Different Setups for Inspiration

Annie

Feb 15, 20192 min read

Planning a Chicken Coop: Touring Different Setups for Inspiration

Today, I had the chance to go on a little adventure! My chicks are growing quickly, and it’s time to start planning where these sweet...

The Ultimate Guide to Chick Brooder Maintenance

Annie

Feb 13, 20194 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Chick Brooder Maintenance

Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into the essentials of brooder maintenance. If you’ve ever raised chicks, you know they’re cute,...

Annie

Feb 12, 20193 min read

Welcoming Our New Baby Chicks

The day has finally come! We’ve set up our brooder and are ready to welcome our new baby chicks. I’m someone who gets excited about the...

How We Started Raising Backyard Chickens

Annie

Feb 7, 20192 min read

How We Started Raising Backyard Chickens

Hi! My name is Annie, and I’d love to share a bit about myself, my family, and how we got into raising backyard chickens. My husband and...

Annie

Jan 31, 20195 min read

How to Set Up a Chick Brooder

Today I'm going to be talking about how to set up a brooder for your baby chicks. Getting baby chicks is such an exciting time. If you’ve...

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