It’s a cold January here in Minnesota and I’ve had a number of people reach out as to why their hens aren’t laying eggs. Keeping chickens...

Picture Credit: Spectrum Poultry I know what you’re thinking…pink eggs?!?! Stick with me. I’m not talking about bright pink eggs. While...

When it comes to raising backyard chickens, one of the most rewarding moments is collecting fresh eggs. A question I get asked a lot is,...

Chickens are known for their quirky eating habits and foraging for interesting snacks right in your backyard. If you’re new to raising...

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...

Chickens are absolutely incredible, and their ability to create and lay eggs is almost mind-blowing. Seriously, until we started raising...

Eggs are undoubtedly among the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet. They are packed full of good nutrition to fuel our...

“Sweetie” the Silke from our first hatch. I remember when I started raising backyard chickens. I would've honestly never considered...

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...

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,...

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...

If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...

Spring is finally here! We’ve been busy in our yard and gardens, getting everything ready for the growing season. Do you enjoy gardening...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Raising backyard chickens is my favorite hobby in the entire world! I realize that’s dramatic, but I’m being serious. Spending time with...

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...

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...