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Annie
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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Annie
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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Annie
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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Apr 19, 20231 min read
How to Use Plastic Eggs for Chicken Treats
Before you pack your plastic Easter eggs away for the year, use them to make homemade egg-shaped treats to hang in your chicken run....
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Apr 12, 20233 min read
What is Water Belly in Chickens?
I remember when our son, Jett, decided to raise a few broiler chickens. He did all the right things and took care of them diligently. Yet...
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Annie
Apr 6, 20234 min read
What to Do With Aging Hens
It’s springtime! And for many of you that means the exciting time of bringing home new chicks and eventually integrating them into your...
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Mar 27, 20232 min read
The Best Eggshell Crafts
I was scrolling online and found some really cute eggshell crafts, and I thought I’d share with you some ideas I’m thinking about trying...
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Mar 22, 20233 min read
All About the Lavender Orpington Breed
I remember the first day Rosie came to our house. I had been doing some research on different breeds to figure out which ones I was going...
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Mar 15, 20232 min read
Easy Irish Tacos Recipe: A Fun Twist for St. Patrick’s Day
You guys are going to want to get your grocery lists out! I’m serious. I just made some incredible Irish tacos and you’re going to want...
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Annie
Mar 8, 20233 min read
Treating Pasty Butt in Chicks
It’s baby chick season! I can already almost hear the sweet little peeps when walking into our local farm supply store. And honestly? Is...
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Mar 2, 20233 min read
What is Marek's Disease in Chickens?
Have you ever heard of Marek's disease? If not, today is your lucky day! You'll learn all about the causes, if it’s treatable and how to...
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Annie
Feb 22, 20234 min read
The Baby Chick Success Guide
We are kicking off this week with a giant, possibly record-breaking snowstorm here in Minnesota. Yikes! However, the good news is that...
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Feb 15, 20232 min read
Easy Crème Brûlée Recipe: A Step-by-Step Guide for Perfect Results
We recently went to our friend's house for a fancy dinner. It was so much fun! And can you believe it, when it was time for dessert, they...
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Annie
Feb 10, 20233 min read
Can I Use Straw in My Chicken Coop?
For many years I have used pine shavings in my brooders and coop while raising backyard chickens. There are a few different bedding...
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Feb 1, 20233 min read
How Strong Are Eggshells? Fun and Easy Science Experiment You Can Try at Home
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,...
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Jan 25, 20234 min read
How to Keep Your Chickens Laying Eggs Through the Winter: Light and Heat Tips
It’s January, and like many of us, my girls (the chickens) and I are really feeling the effects of this long winter month! While the rime...
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Jan 19, 20232 min read
All About the Mystic Onyx Breed
Photo Credit: Hoover’s Hatchery The Mystic Onyx breed was originally developed by Hoover’s Hatchery in very recent years. Their...
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Jan 4, 20233 min read
How to Tell Your Chickens Apart
If you’re new to raising backyard chickens, you may think I’m a bit crazy. However, if you’ve been doing this for a while, you will...
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