How Cold is Too Cold for Chickens?
One of the top questions I get about raising backyard chickens is how I keep them cozy in the winter. I mean we live in Minnesota—we know...
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Oct 24, 20234 min read
Understanding the Pecking Order in Chickens
Shortly after I got my recent flock of chickens, I quickly decided to add more chicks to my flock. It was quite the process of...
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Jun 28, 20234 min read
Scaly Leg Mites in Chickens
Photo Credit: American Poultry Association The pros of raising backyard chickens far outweigh the cons in my opinion! However, at some...
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Nov 9, 20223 min read
Prebiotics & Probiotics for Chickens
Raising backyard chickens doesn’t take a lot of extra work, and when it comes to nutrition, they pretty much eat anything you give them....
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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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Aug 19, 20223 min read
Benefits of Tea Tree & Lavender Essential Oils for Chickens
This week we’re going to talk about the benefits of tea tree and lavender essential oils for your chickens. We use both lavender and tea...
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Annie
Jul 20, 20223 min read
How to Identify a Dehydrated Chicken
We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country. It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight. As you know, a chicken’s feathers...
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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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May 12, 20223 min read
Why is My Chicken Limping?
I think we can all agree that our chickens are very valuable to us. Whether they are simply a way for you to get fresh eggs, or if...
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May 4, 20222 min read
Best Natural Wound Spray for Your Chickens
As you know, keeping a first aid kit on hand for your coop is essential to raising backyard chickens. While boo-boos don’t happen all...
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Apr 28, 20225 min read
How to Use Eggshells for Your Garden
I had the pleasure of growing up in a family that understood the rich benefits of working hard and growing our food. We didn’t have any...
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Apr 21, 20223 min read
All You Need to Know About Dogs and Chickens
We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
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Annie
Mar 24, 20224 min read
What Raising Chickens Has Taught Our Kids
I have been sitting here contemplating where to even start with this blog. We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last...
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Mar 16, 20224 min read
How to Clean Your Chicken Coop 2 Times a Year
Spring is in the air! We are looking forward to longer days and warmer temperatures around here! The girls are starting to pick up their...
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Mar 3, 20223 min read
Raising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have Known
I am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years. So, naturally, we’ve learned...
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Annie
Feb 23, 20223 min read
Is it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?
When I got back into chickens a few years ago, I started in the fall. Our local farm supply store didn’t carry chicks in the fall, so I...
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Jan 20, 20223 min read
All About Oregano Essential Oil for Chickens
I am so excited to share this week’s blog with you all! I feel there are so many questions in the backyard chicken world about essential...
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Nov 4, 20212 min read
Chicken Water Taste Test Challenge: Which Water Will Your Flock Choose?
Opal and Myrtle are challenging you to a water taste test! If you know me at all, you know I love a good challenge! Some people think...
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Aug 19, 20213 min read
The Importance of Biosecurity for Your Chickens
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...
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