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Annie
Aug 19, 20223 min read
Benefits of Tea Tree & Lavender Essential Oils for Chickens
This week we’re going to talk about the benefits of tea tree and lavender essential oils for your chickens. We use both lavender and tea...
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Annie
Aug 11, 20223 min read
Benefits of Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Essential Oils in Chicken Coops
If you’ve been around here long enough, it’s no secret that Coop Recuperate is hands down my favorite product for our coop bedding. Part...
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Annie
Aug 4, 20223 min read
Too Many Tomatoes? 5 Recipes to Use Them Up
The cicadas are singing, the nights and mornings are getting cooler and the feeling of fall is almost upon us. If you've been around here...
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Annie
Jul 28, 20223 min read
All About the Barnevelder Breed
I remember when I first started out with chickens. Back then, I didn’t pay much attention to breeds—I just wanted the eggs for our...
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Annie
Jul 20, 20223 min read
How to Identify a Dehydrated Chicken
We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country. It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight. As you know, a chicken’s feathers...
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Annie
Jul 14, 20224 min read
Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?
If you brought chicks home this spring, and if they haven’t started laying, they will soon! There’s nothing much better than collecting...
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Annie
Jul 8, 20222 min read
DIY Mason Jar Laterns
One of the things we love most about summertime is all the outdoor entertaining we get to do. We live on an acreage, in a valley, with a...
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Annie
Jun 29, 20222 min read
Gramma’s Classic Creamy Potato Salad Recipe: A Family Favorite
I have awesome memories of the 4th of July. We love to celebrate our country’s freedom and all that goes along with it. Summertime food...
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Annie
Jun 23, 20223 min read
The Best Tips for Handling a Broody Hen
As the heat turns up, so will the broodiness in some of your hens. The warm temperatures will sometimes encourage this behavior. If you...
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Annie
Jun 17, 20222 min read
5 Ways to Spice Up Your Egg Sandwich
Egg sandwiches are a staple around our house. I make them on a very regular basis and while we gravitate towards the simple egg and...
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Annie
Jun 9, 20222 min read
Chicken Chore Chart for Kids
One of the perks of raising backyard chickens is teaching our kids responsibility. There’s nothing more cute, fluffy and fun than baby...
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Annie
Jun 2, 20223 min read
Benefits of Chicken Litter for Your Garden
Garden season is in full swing and we are so excited! Gardening has always been a big part of our family and raising backyard chickens...
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Annie
May 25, 20222 min read
DIY Hotdog Bar: A Fun and Easy Way to Feed a Crowd
We are cruising through the last week of school around here and we’re getting the itch to do all the things outside! Historically,...
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Annie
May 18, 20223 min read
Benefits of Marigolds for Chickens
Spring is finally here! We’ve been busy in our yard and gardens, getting everything ready for the growing season. Do you enjoy gardening...
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Annie
May 12, 20223 min read
Why is My Chicken Limping?
I think we can all agree that our chickens are very valuable to us. Whether they are simply a way for you to get fresh eggs, or if...
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Annie
May 4, 20222 min read
Best Natural Wound Spray for Your Chickens
As you know, keeping a first aid kit on hand for your coop is essential to raising backyard chickens. While boo-boos don’t happen all...
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Annie
Apr 28, 20225 min read
How to Use Eggshells for Your Garden
I had the pleasure of growing up in a family that understood the rich benefits of working hard and growing our food. We didn’t have any...
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Annie
Apr 21, 20223 min read
All You Need to Know About Dogs and Chickens
We have an interesting situation at our house. Our family raises backyard chickens and Labrador Retrievers. If you know anything about...
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Dr. Jessica Fox
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Protecting Your Small Flock from Avian Influenza
Avian influenza is a viral disease that affects domestic poultry such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and more. The virus spreads...
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Annie
Apr 14, 20223 min read
Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter
Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has a feeling of new life....
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