Can Chickens Eat Eggshells?
Chickens are known for their quirky eating habits and foraging for interesting snacks right in your backyard. If you’re new to raising...
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May 213 min read
What Chickens Lay Green Eggs?
When I first started raising backyard chickens, I didn’t think much about egg color. I was more focused on having healthy, fresh eggs for...
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Dec 26, 20233 min read
Can You Improve the Nutritional Content of Eggs?
Eggs are undoubtedly among the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. They are packed full of good nutrition to fuel our...
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Sep 26, 20234 min read
How to Store Fresh Eggs: A Practical Guide
This week’s blog is going to be very practical. And maybe it’s something you haven’t thought of before because it seems too simple. We’re...
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Feb 1, 20233 min read
How Strong Are Eggshells? Fun and Easy Science Experiment You Can Try at Home
This week we’re going to have a little fun! Growing up, I loved science fair projects. They were an awesome time to learn something new,...
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Aug 24, 20224 min read
Chicken Anatomy 101
When raising backyard chickens, it’s important to know some basics on their anatomy and the function for each part. This way you can keep...
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Jul 14, 20224 min read
Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?
If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...
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May 18, 20223 min read
Benefits of Marigolds for Chickens
Spring is finally here! We’ve been busy in our yard and gardens, getting everything ready for the growing season. Do you enjoy gardening...
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Apr 7, 20223 min read
All About the Easter Egger Breed
Easter Eggers are defined by their poofy cheeks and beard. When we started our most recent flock, I started with all brown egg layers. I...
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Feb 18, 20223 min read
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...
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Feb 2, 20222 min read
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...
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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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Jun 10, 20213 min read
How to Support Eggshell Quality
Raising backyard chickens is my favorite hobby in the entire world! I realize that’s dramatic, but I’m being serious. Spending time with...
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Jul 23, 20204 min read
Why is My Chicken Laying Soft Eggs? Here's How to Help
Can you believe we’re already in the middle of summer? If your house is anything like mine, you probably have eggs coming out of your...
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Mar 24, 20204 min read
Why Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs?
It’s that time of year when we’re all getting anxious to be outside. Especially if you live in Minnesota where the winters are super...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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