Blog | Strong Animals Chicken Essentials

Oct 11, 20232 min read

Lifespan of a Chicken

Chickens are absolutely incredible birds. They’re smart (well most of them anyway), sweet and have been an incredible addition to our...

Easy Homemade Zucchini Bread Recipe: A Perfect Fall Treat

Annie

Oct 5, 20232 min read

Easy Homemade Zucchini Bread Recipe: A Perfect Fall Treat

It’s officially fall, and I couldn’t be more excited! Fall is my favorite time of year—crunchy leaves, beautiful colors, pumpkin spice...

How to Store Fresh Eggs: A Practical Guide

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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...

Easy Frittata Recipe: A Delicious One-Pan Meal

Annie

Sep 20, 20232 min read

Easy Frittata Recipe: A Delicious One-Pan Meal

I used to be the girl who’d see a word like “frittata” and just keep moving right along. I have shared so many times that I am not a...

Is it Legal to Have Chickens in Your Backyard?

Annie

Sep 13, 20235 min read

Is it Legal to Have Chickens in Your Backyard?

As most of you know, our family lives on an acreage. It’s a beautiful setting along a riverbed with lots of wide-open space to dream...

Annie

Sep 6, 20234 min read

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...

Annie

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...

Fun Summer Activities for Kids: Stay Cool and Make Memories

Annie

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,...

Annie

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...

Fresh Cucumber Salsa Recipe: A Perfect Summer Appetizer

Annie

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....

Annie

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...

Outdoor Baby Shower Centerpiece Ideas for Your Next Event

Annie

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...

Repurpose Old Tires into Dust Baths for Chickens

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...

Benefits of Citronella and Peppermint Essential Oils for Chickens

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...

Annie

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...

Annie

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...

Annie

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...

How to Safely Free-Range Your Chickens: Tips for Protecting Your Flock

Annie

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...

What You Need to Know About Chicken Grit

Annie

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,...

Annie

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...