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
Pretty soon, they carve
You walk into your backyard and it looks like your chickens went on an intense weight loss journey Feathers are everywhere and your hens look skinny and sickly without the full breadth of their beautiful feathers Don’t panic, your flock is fine, they’re just molting!
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 the spirit of Halloween and Thanksgiving One Google search will give you hundreds of ideas on different ways you can jazz up your pumpkins, but I narrowed it down to my six favorites What was my criteria? Easy, fun to do with my kids and grandkids, and something I would be proud to display to family and guests
There are a few oils that we always have on hand It’s worth mentioning that there are multiple different companies that sell essential oils Do your research
Chickens are a huge part of our family’s life, and honestly, they have become one of the best things we ever did together Raising kids alongside a backyard flock teaches responsibility, patience, and the real value of caring for another living thing So it is no surprise that one of the questions I get asked most often is which are the best chicken breeds for kids If you are hoping to raise gentle, friendly birds your children can hold, pet, and love, you are in exactly the right place
If you are dreaming up your first backyard flock, the Barred Plymouth Rock deserves a spot near the top of your list This classic American breed is gentle, productive, and so easygoing that it practically raises your confidence as a chicken keeper right along with the flock With their striking black and white striped feathers and sweet, people-loving personalities, Barred Rocks have earned a loyal following among homesteaders and hobbyists alike They are the kind of bird that turns a casual interest in chickens into a full blown love affair
I live in Minnesota, where we get to enjoy all four seasons, and there is something so cozy about fall The days get shorter, the mornings and nights turn crisp, and the colors are absolutely spectacular Give me all the pumpkin spice everything, a good book, and I am content So when I start pulling out garlands, candles, and autumn wreaths for the house, it only feels right to bring that same warmth out to the flock Decorating your chicken coop for fall does not have to be hard, expensive, or trendy It just has to bring you joy
There are a lot of emotions with that, but I know he will have a great year! Our kids are active and involved in sports It’s important to me to make sure their bodies are fueled well Our kids eat school lunch some days, but most
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 close tabs on your flocks’ health and notice any changes that might signal a problem
Chickens are gorgeous birds and were created so well When you sit and really think about the process a chicken goes through to lay their egg, it’s astounding!
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Before Coop Recuperate, I hated the smell of backyard chickens They poop a bunch, create a lot of dust and just don’t smell fantastic Coop Recuperate changes allBenefits 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 of the reason I got back into backyard chickens was because of this product!
