It’s almost that time of year where we can taste summer! School is winding down, the weather is heating up and backyard BBQ’s will soon be in full swing
I’m an egg lover which is a good thing for someone who has 40 laying hens Haha! So, when we get invited to a backyard party, I love to bring something egg themed Deviled eggs, egg salad or even egg bake Today, we’re going to whip
I’ll be honest, when I first started raising backyard chickens, I was in it for the eggs I really didn’t care what color or kind or anything of the sortuntil I got my hens! I fell in love with the idea of different breeds of chickens as well as the variety of egg colors It’s become such a fun hobby that now I have quite a large flock! At some point, I may have to thin my flock out a bit When you realize that your family
In Minnesota, most gardeners start planning and dreaming about their gardens as early as the day they close up their garden in the fall Our winters are long and cold and planning for spring gives everyone a reason to endure winter and continue to live here I realize that sounds dramatic! Haha!
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Featuring Dr Jessica Fox
We are going to tackle a topic today that I haven’t had firsthand experience in but I feel it’s very important to address I know what you’re thinkinghow can I write about something I’m not experienced in? Well, I bring in professionals who are experienced so we can all learn at the same time!
How
It started out like any other morning After I got my husband and kids out the door for work and school, I went out to check on my flock and collect any eggs that may be out there I was on my daily egg hunt (not all of my girls have taken a liking to nesting boxes) I was walking through the coop with a train of chickens behind me waiting for their morning treat And there, next to a few other regular sized eggs
Easter is probably my favorite holiday! It’s meaning stretches far beyond little bunnies and egg hunts for me My roots run deep in this holiday and I’m so thankful for the ability to freely celebrate our risen Savior, Jesus! While I hold tight to these beliefs, I’ve always enjoyed the other activities Easter brings as well
I always remember coloring eggs as a kid and the excitement of thinking about which
Most of the time, I look forward to writing these blogs because we get to talk about the wonderful ways backyard chickens can add to our lives, fun recipes with our eggs and helpful ways to care for our flocks However, there are times when we have to talk about the other side of raising backyard chickens, and today is one of those times
Today, we’re going to learn all about fowl
As many of you know, I have 28 chickens and counting! This was never my plan I was a hard stop at 6 chickens but here we are I’m even adding to our flock in again in a couple of weeks! I placed my order with Hoover’s Hatchery and am patiently awaiting their arrival