What to do with Aggressive Baby Chicks?

I remember the very first time we got baby chicks The excitement was off the charts! We were going to have this perfect little flock Then reality set in We had one little Barred Rock who just wouldn’t quit bullying the other chicks At this point, I was not only mortified by her eye pecks, I was wondering if I was doing something wrong to have her exhibit this behavior After some research, and now a lot of experience, this is what I’ve found

How to Add Ducks or Geese to Your Flock

Raising a Mixed Flock of Chickens, Ducks and Geese

Valentine’s Treats for Your Flock

Valentine’s Treats for Your Flock

 

 

I realize my chickens have no idea if it’s Valentine’s Day or not, but what chicken doesn’t love a special treat now and again? Really, we’re a lot like chickens! Ha! Valentine’s Day or not, getting a special treat is fun and makes us feel loved

I was busy in the kitchen today preparing these heart-shaped treats for my girls, when one of our kids walked in and made sure I was planning on making him a Valentine treat too! I offered him a scratch and mealworm filled

Popular Egg Layer Breeds for a Friendly, Colorful Backyard Flock

If you are dreaming about adding to your flock this year, you are in good company Winter is the perfect time to slow down, scroll through a hatchery catalog, and plan which birds will fill your egg basket come spring Most people get into backyard chickens for the fresh eggs, and honestly, it is hard to beat a farm-fresh breakfast What surprises many first-timers is how quickly these sweet birds become beloved pets Choosing the right popular egg layer breeds means thinking about more than just egg counts It means finding hens that lay well, get along with their

Quick and Easy Christmas Deviled Egg Wreaths

Hurry! You’ve been invited to a friend’s house for a get together and you’re not sure what to bring? Well, maybe not in 2020 but you know what I mean? Anyways, I’ll help you out! I’m not going to go into a long story on how I came about all of this It’s really not that spectacular And, if you’re in a rush like I was, the last thing you want to do is to scroll through a long story before you

How to Prepare Your Flock for Extreme Winter Weather

It’s almost the middle of winter and here in southwest Minnesota, we still have no snow! Usually by now, we’re all singing “White Christmas” and wearing loads of winter gear out and about While us Minnesotans are all enjoying this weather, we know what’s coming The snow always comes and usually without much warning We have lived through many blizzards, but each year it still takes us by surprise

I was born and raised here and now we’re raising our family here I love every season But, there are certain things we do to prepare for winter, and preparing our

How to Decorate Your Chicken Coop for Christmas (Two Easy Ways)

Happy December, everyone! Like most folks around here, we got a good head start on our holiday decorating this year, and I decided to take it one step further and make things festive for the flock too If you have ever thought about decorating your chicken coop for Christmas, I want to show you two simple ways to do it The first look came together for under $10, and the second is a slightly fancier version for those fun holiday photos Do the girls care one bit? Not even a little But it sure is cheerful to glance out