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Strong Animals Team
Jan 3, 20232 min read
How to Build a Winter Dust Bath for Your Chickens
Have you ever seen chickens rolling around in the dirt? That’s known as a dust bath, and it helps chickens keep their feathers clean and...
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Annie
Dec 29, 20222 min read
3 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for the New Year
It’s the day after Christmas and I’m sitting here thinking I’ve probably eaten one too many cookies. Yikes! While we try to eat as...
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Annie
Dec 21, 20221 min read
Easy 4-Ingredient No-Bake Christmas Cookies Recipe
It’s the week of Christmas and if you’re like me, there’s a present to be wrapped, a gift to be bought or a cookie to be made! I’m...
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Annie
Dec 13, 20222 min read
Is it Safe to Put a Christmas Tree in My Chicken Coop?
Photo Cred : Pinterest Decorating for Christmas is a family favorite around here, and naturally, with my love for chickens, this festive...
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Annie
Dec 7, 20223 min read
All About the Cream Legbar Breed
It’s December and you know what that means, right? Some people are Christmas shopping, some people are busy planning their gardens and...
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Annie
Nov 30, 20223 min read
4 Ways to Decorate Your Coop for the Holidays
I love decorating for the holidays and decorating the coop is no different! Some years, I keep it very simple, and other years, we go all...
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Annie
Nov 22, 20223 min read
Can Chickens Eat Thanksgiving Leftovers?
Do you know what the 10 most popular Thanksgiving dishes are? I had my suspicions, and after a quick internet search, I’m happy to say I...
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Annie
Nov 16, 20223 min read
All About the Olive Egger Breed
When I first started raising backyard chickens, I didn’t really think much about egg colors. I just imagined going out to the coop and...
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Annie
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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Annie
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Cozy Fall Recipes: Roasted Squash Salad and Pumpkin Gingerbread
Fall is a cozy time of year full of baked treats, pumpkin spice lattes and rich foods. While we love all these things at our house,...
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Annie
Oct 27, 20223 min read
Feeding Your Chickens Pumpkins for a Fall Treat
Have you seen the latest craze? People everywhere are feeding their chickens pumpkins! It’s a challenge to see if your flock can carve a...
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Annie
Oct 13, 20223 min read
6 Ideas for Decorating Pumpkins
Don’t you just love having lots of pumpkins around in the fall. They are a great way to decorate an indoor or outdoor space to get you in...
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Strong Animals Team
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Molting Chickens? Here’s How to Help
You walk into your backyard, and it looks like your chickens went on an intense weight-loss journey. Feathers are everywhere and your...
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Annie
Oct 4, 20222 min read
Essential Oils for Cold and Flu Season: My Go-To Oils and Blends
It’s October, and around here, that usually means the start of cold and flu season. While we sometimes reach for the DayQuil, I like to...
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Annie
Sep 29, 20222 min read
The Best Chicken Breeds for Kids
As you probably know by now, chickens are a huge part of our family’s life! It may have started as my dream (haha!), but my family has...
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Annie
Sep 21, 20223 min read
All About the Barred Plymouth Rock Breed
I’m so excited to write this blog because Barred Plymouth Rock chickens are one of my absolute favorite breeds! They’re simply amazing,...
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Annie
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Decorating Your Coop For Fall
Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. Not only is it cozy and beautiful, but it’s also when we celebrate my wedding anniversary,...
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Annie
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Back to School Bento Box Lunches
The day is finally here. We’ve been working towards this day from the time he started preschool. Our oldest is off to his senior year of...
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Annie
Aug 31, 20222 min read
Refreshing Infused Water Recipes for Hydration
I cannot believe it’s the end of summer. Where in the world did it go? I always believed people who told me that the time with our kids...
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Annie
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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