Annie’s Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe

Annie’s Favorite No-Bake Christmas Cookies Recipe

It’s the week of Christmas and if you’re like me, there’s a present to be wrapped, a gift to be bought or a cookie to be made! I’m feeling the Christmas squeeze this week, with a predicted winter storm on top of it So, I whipped up some of our family’s favorite cookies today!
 

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All About the Rhode Island Red Chicken: Eggs, Traits, and Care

Most of us grew up with the story of the Little Red Hen and her lesson that hard work pays off It is a fitting introduction to the Rhode Island Red chicken, one of the most hardworking and recognizable breeds in America Energetic, friendly, and famously productive, the Rhode Island Red has earned its place as a backyard favorite and a true icon of American poultry If you have ever seen a chicken pictured on a feed sack or a farm sign, there is a good chance it was a Rhode Island Red Whether you want a reliable layer,

Easy Sausage and Veggie Frittata Recipe

Easy Sausage and Spinach Frittata Recipe for Any Meal

I used to be the girl who’d see a word like “frittata” and just keep moving right along I have shared so many times that I am not a gourmet chef I don’t necessarily even love to cook However, when I find an easy recipe or find myself throwing things together in the kitchen that actually work out, it’s worth documenting! Haha!

Can You Have Chickens in City Limits? 4 Things to Know First

The short answer is yes, you can often keep chickens in city limits, but it depends entirely on where you live More and more people are trading a corner of their backyard for a small flock of hens, drawn by fresh eggs, natural pest control, and the simple joy of keeping these friendly birds Before you bring home a box of chicks, though, there are four things worth sorting out first: your local laws, your available space, your relationship with the neighbors, and your budget Get these right, and raising chickens in the city can be one of the

How to Clean Chicken Nesting Boxes

Chickens are beautiful, friendly (most of them anyway), and wonderful birds But they are also very messy! I feel like Pinterest chicken coops give you a false idea of how clean (or lack thereof) raising backyard chickens can be With that said, it’s actually very important to keep a clean coop!

 

Scaly Leg Mites in Chickens

The pros of raising backyard chickens far outweigh the cons in my opinion! However, at some point, you’ll likely deal with an issue that is less than fun Like a sick or injured chicken, a predator attack or icky things like lice or mites While I’ve never had scaly leg mites in any of my chickens (whew!), it can be a problem in your flock
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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: Eggs, Traits, and Care

If you want a calm, beautiful hen that lays some of the darkest eggs in the poultry world, the Black Copper Marans deserves a spot on your shortlist This French breed has earned a loyal following among backyard keepers for its glossy black feathers, gentle personality, and famously rich chocolate-brown eggs Marans eggs are so prized that the French-trained chef Julia Child is often said to have favored them in her own kitchen Whether you raise chickens for the egg basket, the beauty, or both, the Black Copper Marans has a lot to offer

Hatching Chicken Eggs

How to Hatch Chicken Eggs: A Simple Beginner’s Guide

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

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