The Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens

Raising backyard chickens has been one of my very best decisions It’s way more than just yummy eggs whenever we want Our flock has become family, and we have all learned so much along the way

I’ve talked to many people who would love to get into backyard chickens but are a little apprehensive because they don’t really know the day to day needs and responsibilities of them I always encourage these people that chickens are super sustainable for most schedules and lifestyles We make it work and we are BUSY people!

Today, I’m going to show you my backyard chicken

Saint Patty’s Day Fun Continues

Hello everyone! With all the craziness in the world right now, I thought we could all use a little fun I’m breaking the rules and continuing the Saint Patty’s Day fun for a few more days

As many of you are working from home right now while your kids are working right alongside you, know that I’m praying for patience for all of you! Haha! If you’re in need of a break and looking for something fun to do, I have a great reading activity for you and the kids Sit down during story time and read the childhood classic

How to Freeze Eggs

It’s that time of year around here! Our egg basket is overflowing and I have eggs all over the place After eating as many as we can, selling and gifting eggs, I still have an abundance! I have read a multitude of articles on the pros and cons of freezing eggs And, honestly, it didn’t really appeal to me But, I decided to try it and let you know what our family thought

What You Will Need

  • Muffin pan or ice cube tray
  • Eggs
  • Salt

When putting my eggs in something to freeze, I used a silicone ice cube tray so

Best Cloud Egg Recipe

Have any of you watched those “Life Hacks” videos? Well, our kids are big into them and one day our youngest son asked me if we could make “poofy eggs” I immediately knew what he was talking about! He was surprised I knew about them, and I was excited to give them a shot Seriously friends, they turned out SO good! So, if you want to “wow” your family or guests, go ahead and whip them up some “poofy eggs” aka cloud eggs!

Annie’s Cloud Egg Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • Eggs

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
  • Separate the egg whites from

Take Your Daily Vitamin & Your Chickens Too!

How many of you take a daily vitamin on a regular basis? As much as I’d love to tell you that my cooking provides all the nutrients my growing family needs, that wouldn’t be the whole truth! My entire family takes a high-quality daily multivitamin Did you know that not all vitamins are created equal? Talk to your local healthcare provider to find out which vitamins are best for you and your family

So, what do vitamins have to do with chickens? I give my flock a daily vitamin too! Chicken E-lixir™ by Strong Animals Chicken Essentials is

Everything You Need to Know About Raising Chickens in the City

As most of you know, our family lives on an acreage It’s a beautiful setting along a riverbed with lots of wide open space to dream about our next adventure For us, there are more pros than cons to living in the country However, there are definitely certain times when living in the city would make our life easier!

Whenever my mind goes there, I often think about what I’d have to leave behind, and I quickly remember why we stay However, what if I were to tell you, you might possibly be able to bring a little “country” into

Annie’s 2-Ingredient Keto Pancakes

Are you a pancake lover, but the pancakes don’t love you? I love pancakes, but I hardly ever eat them First of all, they make me feel so full and let’s be honest, the nutrition facts aren’t in our favor either Holy calories!

However, I’m a firm believer in “everything in moderation,” so if pancakes are your thing, go for it every once in a while! But, if you’re looking for a lower sugar/carb alternative, you’ve come to the right place today

I’ve had other keto pancakes before and they were just okay But, after I tried this new

Managing Frostbite in Your Flock

If you’ve never experienced a January in Minnesota; you should, at least once in your life I was born and raised here, and still there are times when I’m taken by surprise at the sub-zero temperatures we get! I mean the kind of temps where your skin hurts just being outside and your lungs sting when you inhale too quickly Usually around this time of year, weather officials start to issue warnings about the dangers these temps can cause They tell us it’s important to take special care to cover our exposed skin, pack an extra pair of clothes

Managing Egg Production During Shorter Days

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer

If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, maybe your flock is going through their molt, or their egg production is going down with the shorter days A chicken’s egg production slows depending on the amount of light they are getting during the day

In the fall and winter, there is less natural light causing egg production to slow down If you want to encourage egg production, you will need to provide a light source to ensure your chickens are getting between 12 to 16 hours of light a day

This can be

Your Guide to Purchasing Chicks

It’s officially spring and if you’re thinking about starting a flock of your own, there are some things to consider before you purchase your sweet little chicks I remember the first time (many years ago) I brought chicks and a couple of ducklings home I had absolutely no idea what they needed, so I didn’t purchase anything else The kids and I were so excited to show my husband what we bought My husband took one look at me, smiled,