The Secret to Healthy Bedding in Your Coop

When we first started our backyard chicken journey, we did a lot of research on bedding for our girls Clean, dry bedding is paramount in keeping your chickens healthy Yet, if you have kept chickens for any length of time, you know they poop a lot wherever and whenever they want

Chicken poop contains nitrogen and when it’s broken down by bacteria or by getting wet, it creates ammonia Too much of this can cause respiratory stress or other infections in your chickens So, the need for good ventilation is vital to your chickens health as well as dry bedding

We

Happy’s Birthday Cake

Last week we celebrated Happy and my original 10 girls’ birthday! Yes We had a party These girls deserve to be celebrated! Birthdays have always been fun events in our home, and so naturally, my family wasn’t shocked when I told them about my party plans At this point, we’ve moved past weird and gone right into crazy when it comes to our feathered friends!

Along with this crazy, came a homemade birthday “cake” You know what I love the most about this cake? I know EXACTLY what I’m giving my girls There’s no hidden ingredients and they absolutely LOVED

Adding New Baby Chicks Into Your Flock

If you’ve seen our social media posts lately, you know that we’ve proudly added 4 new baby chicks to our flock this month To say I was excited was an understatement! Rosemary, Big Betsy, Scarlet O’Henna, and Opal are growing rapidly and adjusting well It’s only February here in Minnesota, so it’s a bit early for “chick days” You could say I may have jumped the gun a little, but it all worked out great!

I ordered my chicks and received them via mail My sister also ordered some chicks, so together we had enough for them to ship to

Elf on the Shelf Elf Eggs

Do any of you participate into the very popular Elf on the Shelf game leading up to Christmas? I enjoy scrolling through social media to see what these little elves are up to and the trouble they sometimes find themselves in There are so many fun ideas and inspiration out there, but if you’re stuck and looking for a new idea, how about making “elf eggs”!

Photo credit: Pinterest

Grab some eggs from the coop, dye them red (or any color you’d like) and prep a mischievous breakfast setting In the morning, the kids will wake up to

Fall Fun Activities with Chickens

Living in Minnesota, we are able to experience all four seasons That’s one of the reasons I love living here! All of the seasons are special in their own way, but the season that sits at the top of my list is definitely fall

The air becomes crisp, the leaves turn beautiful colors and can we just talk about pumpkin spice everything for a minute? I love it all! So, naturally, I decided to make this fall a bit more special for my girls It didn’t cost me a thing, and they had so much fun The majority

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