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Annie
Feb 26, 20242 min read
The Best Greek Salad Recipe
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for healthy, simple meals to feed my family. We have had an unseasonably warm winter this...
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Feb 13, 20242 min read
4 Ingredient Valentine’s Day Dessert
Happy Valentine’s Day! I realize this is an unpopular holiday for some, but I’ve loved this holiday my whole life. I’ve always loved the...
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Annie
Feb 8, 20243 min read
How Do Roosters Fertilize Eggs?
It’s no secret I love talking to people about all things chickens. I get so many great questions from people who are genuinely interested...
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Jan 29, 20242 min read
All About the Dominique Breed
Today we’re going to talk about a breed that looks so much like the Barred Rock, it’s almost hard to tell the difference. In fact, you...
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Annie
Jan 22, 20243 min read
How Long Do Chickens Live? Factors That Affect Their Lifespan
One question I get asked a lot is, "How long will your chickens live?" As you know, my chickens are more than just egg layers—they’re my...
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Annie
Jan 16, 20243 min read
How Do Chickens Sleep?
Chickens are some of the most fascinating birds to watch. Their beautiful plumage, quirky personalities and pecking order are intriguing....
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Annie
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Take a Tour of Hoover’s Hatchery
If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, there is nothing quite like hearing the cute little peeps when you walk into your farm supply store...
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Annie
Jan 9, 20244 min read
What is the Bloom on an Egg?
Chickens are absolutely incredible, and their ability to create and lay eggs is almost mind-blowing. Seriously, until we started raising...
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Jan 2, 20245 min read
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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Annie
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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Annie
Dec 20, 20234 min read
All About Chicken Feed: How Much, What to Avoid & Best Practices
This week, we’re talking all about chicken feed. This is a common question for new backyard chicken owners. There are so many options to...
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Annie
Dec 11, 20232 min read
The Best Ginger Cream Cookies You'll Ever Make
Are you ready for my favorite ginger cookie on the planet? I have two favorite ginger cookies, but this one comes in at the top. The...
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Annie
Dec 5, 20234 min read
How to Break a Broody Hen
I realize it’s December and there probably aren’t a ton of issues with hens going broody in the cooler months. However, I have a cute...
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Annie
Nov 27, 20233 min read
The Best Chicken Waterer Option
I’ve used just about every chicken waterer option out there, and I think I’ve finally landed on my favorite one! This is, of course, my...
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Annie
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Give the Gift of Coop Recuperate Orange Spice
I just came in from doing chicken chores, and let me tell you how wonderful my coop smells! Strong Animals Chicken Essentials just came...
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Annie
Nov 16, 20233 min read
Easy Almost-From-Scratch Pumpkin Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving
I wish you could smell my house right now! It smells like fall. With Thanksgiving right around the corner and the possibility that it...
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Annie
Nov 8, 20232 min read
Why is My Hen Crowing Like a Rooster?
It was a cool late summer morning, and I was enjoying my first cup of coffee on our deck. The sun was just starting to warm things up...
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Oct 31, 20232 min read
All About the Rhode Island Red Chicken
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery We’ve all read the story of the “Little Red Hen”. I have always loved this story. The moral of the story...
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Annie
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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Annie
Oct 17, 20234 min read
How Long Does it Take for Chicken Eggs to Hatch
“Sweetie” the Silke from our first hatch. I remember when I started raising backyard chickens. I would've honestly never considered...
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