When I started back up with raising my current flock (I took a couple years off), I was pretty set on only having 6 chickens Now, fast forward almost 3 years and my flock is up to 40! Hahaha! If you know what chicken math is, that’s why!
I am part of a number of backyard chicken groups on social media and it seems there are always people selling or giving away chickens or looking to
Silkies! Just the name in itself makes them fun little birds to add to your flock I currently have 3 little Silkie Bantams in our coop and they bring a lot of excitement to our backyard If you’ve been looking to add this breed to your flock, but have some questions about whether it would be a right fit, I highly recommend the Happy Chicken Coops Ultimate
I love going to restaurants and being so excited to see any dish that includes hollandaise! I remember thinking that it has to be such an art to mix up a beautiful, velvety sauce like that While I’d love for you to all think I’m an excellent and highly skilled chef (ahemI’m not), I’m convinced anyone can whip up this creamy goodness!
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I don’t know about you guys, but I had a lot of good food over the 4th of July and have had a hard time getting back on track with our healthy eating! So, here I sit, eating a salad out of a jar and thought I could share a couple of easy salad recipes with you Why mason jars? They are easy to fill, easy to grab and easy to throw in the dishwasher! I’m a canner, so I have a bunch of these beautiful jars Today we’re going to discuss somewhat of a hot topic in the chicken world It’s one of those topics that most chicken keepers have a strong opinion What am I talking about? Diatomaceous earth (DE) of course! There are many chicken keepers who won’t get near the stuff and many who use it on a regular basis with much success So, what are your thoughts on DE? Do you use it in your coop? Let’s first take a look at what DE actually is and then I’ll Chickens do a fairly excellent job of taking care of their hygiene They take dust baths and preen themselves with their beaks to keep free of bugs and to stay healthy However, have you ever heard of trimming your chickens’ nails? For the most part, chickens are able to scratch around the yard and keep their nails naturally filed However, I’ve noticed that after a long winter of not being able to scratch around as Raising backyard chickens is my favorite hobby in the entire world! I realize that’s dramatic, but I’m being serious Spending time with my girls brings me so much joy Most people get into backyard chickens for the eggs, and for me that’s just a bonus However, when talking about the beautiful eggs our girls produce, we should talk about how to support eggshell quality How to Make Summer Salads in a Mason Jar
Facts About Diatomaceous Earth & Pest Control
No Bake Firecracker Tingalings
Can you believe we’re heading into the 4th of July weekend? I am always in awe of how fast these sweet summer days seem to pass by Whatever your weekend plans may hold, I have a fun and easy cookie recipe for you to bring along to your gathering! I actually make these “cookies” at Christmas time! When I was mulling over a fun and easy idea for you, I thought it would be pretty simple to transform them into “firecrackers” to celebrate our freedom
Can Chickens Smell and Taste?
Growing up, I loved coming home from school My mom always did an incredible job of making our house feel like a home We felt safe, significant and it seemed like there were many days when a home baked treat was waiting for us after school I could smell the fresh baked cookies before I walked in the door and I would follow the scent right into the kitchen It’s there I found mom and a plate of warm, fresh cookies Our senses have a funny way of bringing all sorts of memories back,
How to Safely Clip Chicken Nails
How to Support Healthy Eggshell Quality
