Fowl Pox in Chickens: How to Prevent it
Most of the time, I look forward to writing these blogs because we get to talk about the wonderful ways backyard chickens can add to our...
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Aug 31, 20234 min read
How to Clean Chicken Nesting Boxes
Photo Credit: HGTV Chickens are beautiful, friendly (most of them anyway), and wonderful birds. But they are also very messy! I feel like...
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Aug 23, 20232 min read
Fun Summer Activities for Kids: Stay Cool and Make Memories
My father-in-law is taking a spin on the giant slip-and-slide! We have hit the hot days of summer! With heat indexes into the hundreds,...
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Aug 17, 20232 min read
All About the Black Copper Marans Breed
Are you looking for a docile, friendly, and gorgeous chicken to add to your flock? Look no further than the Black Copper Marans. This...
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Aug 9, 20231 min read
Fresh Cucumber Salsa Recipe: A Perfect Summer Appetizer
Get ready to run out to your garden because I have a delicious recipe for you! Fresh ingredients collide with a fun cucumber twist....
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Aug 3, 20233 min read
How to Raise Baby Ducks
These little ducklings will always have a special place in our story! These little ducklings will always have a special place in our...
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Jul 24, 20232 min read
Outdoor Baby Shower Centerpiece Ideas for Your Next Event
This is a centerpiece for an outdoor baby shower I put together. Living in Minnesota, we truly appreciate the warm summer months! One of...
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Annie
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Repurpose Old Tires into Dust Baths for Chickens
It never ceases to amaze me how great my chickens are at digging holes! They love to scratch around, wiggle down and flap around the...
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Annie
Jul 14, 20233 min read
Benefits of Citronella and Peppermint Essential Oils for Chickens
Have you heard about using essential oils to improve your flock’s health? If you’re a backyard chicken owner, this might not be news to...
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Jul 6, 20231 min read
How to Smoke Eggs for a BBQ
Happy 4th of July, everyone! This holiday is a favorite in our family and something we look forward to each year. We all get together at...
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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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Jun 22, 20232 min read
Decorating Rocks for Your Flower Garden
We’re in full garden swing around here. We had an early spring, so the flowers and food garden are bursting, and I love every second of...
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Jun 14, 20233 min read
How to Safely Free-Range Your Chickens: Tips for Protecting Your Flock
I remember when I first started raising chickens with just four laying hens. They happily roamed our yard in a chicken tractor, enjoying...
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Jun 6, 20232 min read
What You Need to Know About Chicken Grit
This week, we’re discussing an important topic that new backyard chicken keepers might overlook—grit. While it’s easy to focus on food,...
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May 31, 20233 min read
Gardening in Containers for Beginners
This is our Everbearing Strawberry box. These are perennials and come back each year. Our daughter painted rocks red before the berries...
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May 23, 20231 min read
Easy Memorial Day Fruit Kabobs
I can’t believe we’re almost at the end of the school year! Graduations, family get-togethers, and Memorial Day picnics are upon us. I...
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May 17, 20232 min read
DIY Sugar Scrubs: Inexpensive and Thoughtful Gift Ideas
Photo Credit: Natural Living Family It’s graduation season around here, and there’s always a reason to bless someone we love with a fun...
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May 9, 20233 min read
All About Black Jersey Giants
Today, we are going to highlight one of my favorite breeds. But let’s be honest, they are almost all my favorite breeds! Haha! Except...
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May 2, 20234 min read
How Do I Know if My Chickens Have Worms?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Not all parts of raising backyard chickens is glamorous. Haha! For real though, today we’re...
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Apr 26, 20232 min read
How to Make Easy Homemade Jam
One of my favorite memories from my childhood was coming home to the house smelling like fresh baked bread, homemade jam, and tomato...
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