Benefits of Citronella and Peppermint Essential Oils for Chickens

Ever heard of essential oils for flock health? Well, if you’re a seasoned backyard chicken owner, you probably have It’s all the rage! And guess what? Strong Animals Chicken Essentials takes it to the next level They’ve packed in a bunch of awesome organic essential oils and even made it super easy to use No more guessing on how to give your flock a healthy boost or how to

Fowl Pox in Chickens: How to Prevent It

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, and helpful ways to care for your flock However, there are times when we have to talk about the other side of raising backyard chickens and today is one of those times I will start by saying that my flock has never experienced fowl pox (and I’m grateful!), so I’m not speaking from first-hand experience But I’ve

All About the Black Copper Marans Breed

Are you looking for a docile, friendly, and gorgeous chicken to add to your flock? Look no further than the Black Copper Marans This breed is known for its incredible egg quality In fact, Julia Childs is known to have only cooked with Marans eggs


Hatching Chicken Eggs

I remember when I started raising backyard chickens I would’ve honestly never considered hatching chicks…until a couple of years ago I decided if I were going to educate backyard chicken owners on every aspect of raising backyard chickens, hatching chicks would be a fun thing to try!
“Sweetie” the Silke from our first hatch

Repurpose Old Tires Into Dust Baths

It never ceases to amaze me how great my chickens are at digging holes! They love to scratch around, wiggle down and flap around the dirt To keep themselves clean, chickens take dust baths This summer, I’m working on making a dedicated area for my chickens’ dust bath I’ll keep you posted on if they actually use this area or if they continue to just dig dust baths wherever they want Haha!

Beat the Heat With These Fun Summer Activities for Kids

We have hit the hot days of summer! With heat indexes into the hundreds, we are doing everything around here to stay cool While sitting in the A/C is nice, we live in Minnesota and love to be outside in the summer months! Here are some fun summer activities for kids for you to do with your families to stay cool and make memories!

The Best Cucumber Salsa Recipe

Get ready to run out to your garden because I have a delicious recipe for you! Fresh ingredients collide with a fun cucumber twist Actually, more than a twist of cucumber…they’re the star of the show in this recipe

Cucumbers give the salsa a nice crunch and fresh

Decorating Rocks for Your Flower Garden

We’re in full garden swing around here We had an early spring, so the flowers and food garden are bursting, and I love every second of it

Today we’ll discuss a fun little project you can do with your kids It’s inexpensive and a great boredom buster! Plus, it’s an easy way to decorate your garden how you want it I’ve never really considered “decorating” my garden with rocks, but this is

Tips for Protecting Your Free-Range Flock

I remember when I first started with chickens I had four laying hens and they toodled around in the yard in our chicken tractor They were able to get bugs and greens and stay safe all at the same time! As our flock grew, I quickly realized that we needed a different setup

We live on an acreage

Gardening in Containers

I grew up with grandparents and parents who enjoyed gardening It was a big part of our summer Well, at that point it was a big part of their summer Haha! I loved the fruits of their labor, but the weed pulling was not my favorite My husband grew up the same way, so we have enjoyed passing down this life skill to our kids

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