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 pulled out one of my all-time favorites? crème brûlée! This light and delicious dessert isn’t hard to make and it’s a crowd favorite!
If you have been searching for a chicken that turns heads the moment visitors walk up to your run, the Mystic Onyx breed belongs on your shortlist Developed by Hoover’s Hatchery in recent years, this bird pairs glossy dark feathers with the rare trait of black skin It was originally created as a meat bird, but its good looks and friendly nature have helped it take backyard flocks by storm Below, we will walk through everything you need to know before you bring a few Mystic Onyx chickens home
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 completely understand me! Haha! I currently have 47 chickens and I know each one by name
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 dry But what happens when temperatures drop below freezing? Your chickens still need to dust bathe in order to stay healthy and clean!
Fortunately, there is a way to keep your chickens cozy and clean this winter with an indoor dust bath Read on for tips and steps on
Decorating for the holidays is a family tradition around here, and if you love your flock the way I do, that festive spirit naturally spills right out into the coop One of the most common questions I get this time of year is whether it is okay to put a Christmas tree in your chicken coop The short answer is yes, it is perfectly safe, as long as you keep a few simple things in mind A real tree can double as cozy cover, a fun foraging spot, and a healthy snack for your birds, all while making your
It’s that time of year again when some folks are busy holiday shopping and others are already dreaming about spring gardens Around here? I’m shopping for my next chicken breeds! Building a flock is one of the most exciting parts of keeping backyard chickens, and if a basket full of soft blue eggs is on your wish list, the Cream Legbar deserves a spot at the top This is the breed that turned my own egg basket into something straight out of a Pinterest board, and today I want to walk you through everything that makes it so special
When I first started raising backyard chickens, I never gave much thought to egg color I just pictured wandering out to the coop and gathering breakfast Then I started dreaming about a colorful egg basket, one thing led to another, and 47 chickens later here I am with zero regrets The Olive Egger is one of the breeds that helped make that rainbow basket happen, and it has become one of my favorites If you want a friendly bird that lays gorgeous, moody-green eggs and handles tough weather like a champ, this is a breed worth knowing
Do you know what the 10 most popular Thanksgiving dishes are? I had my suspicions and after a quick internet search, I am happy to say I got most of the list right! And let me tell you, I have a few personal favorites on this list
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, sometimes our bodies crave nutritious, colorful food This fall salad will fill you up and leave you looking forward to the next time you eat it! It’s packed full of nutrition and is super easy to make I love salads because you can throw just about anything you and your family enjoy and it works!
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 pumpkin just off the design you scratch into the surface of the pumpkin It’s fascinating to me! The chickens actually start pecking only at the areas that have been lightly scratched off
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 dry But what happens when temperatures drop below freezing? Your chickens still need to dust bathe in order to stay healthy and clean!
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, sometimes our bodies crave nutritious, colorful food This fall salad will fill you up and leave you looking forward to the next time you eat it! It’s packed full of nutrition and is super easy to make I love salads because you can throw just about anything you and your family enjoy and it works!
Have you seen the latest craze? People everywhere are feeding their chickens pumpkins!
