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Annie
Nov 10, 20202 min read
Is it Safe to Eat Eggs with Blood Spots?
If you’ve been eating or using eggs for any length of time (hello almost everyone!), you probably have had a blood spot in your egg once...
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Annie
Oct 27, 20205 min read
Cold Weather Changes and Your Flock
Happy isn’t sure about the snow! Yikes! It’s only the end of October and already our ground is covered in snow and the temperatures make...
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Annie
Sep 24, 20203 min read
Fun Fall Activities for Chickens
Living in Minnesota, we get to experience all four seasons, and I absolutely love it! Each one has its own unique charm, but without a...
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Annie
Sep 15, 20203 min read
Bumblefoot in Chickens: Causes, Symptoms and Non-Surgical Treatment Methods
While there are a plethora of diseases that chickens can get, I was determined to never have to deal with any of that! Hahaha but guess...
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Annie
Jul 29, 20202 min read
What Raising Chickens Taught Our Family
The first time that I raised backyard chickens, we started with a mature flock to begin with. If I could do it all over, I would raise...
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Annie
May 28, 20207 min read
10 Foods You Should Never Feed Your Chickens (And Safe Alternatives)
If you're raising chickens, you’ve likely noticed they’re always eager to peck at whatever scraps they can find. While they might seem to...
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Annie
May 13, 20205 min read
The Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens
Raising backyard chickens has been one of my very best decisions. It’s way more than just yummy eggs whenever we want. Our flock has...
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Annie
Apr 1, 20203 min read
Your Guide to Purchasing Baby Chicks
It’s officially spring, and if you’re thinking about starting a flock of your own, there are some important things to consider before you...
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Annie
Feb 26, 20203 min read
Welcoming New Baby Chicks to Your Flock
If you've seen our social media posts lately, you know that we've proudly added four new baby chicks to our flock this month. To say I...
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Annie
Feb 5, 20203 min read
Winter Egg Production and Frozen Eggs: How to Protect Your Flock’s Eggs
It’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota and temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Many people question my choice to live here,...
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Annie
Jan 29, 20203 min read
How to Get Your Chickens to Lay Eggs in Nesting Boxes
One of the most exciting times we’ve had in our backyard chicken experience is the day we received our very first egg. If you've gone...
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Annie
Jan 24, 20206 min read
Managing Frostbite in Chickens
If you’ve never experienced a January in Minnesota, you should, at least once in your life! I was born and raised here, and still, there...
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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!...
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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...
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