We live in Minnesota where we get to experience all 4 seasons, and there’s something so cozy about fall The days get shorter, the nights and mornings get cooler, and the colors are spectacular! Give me all the pumpkin spice everything, a good book and I’m content
Back to School Bento Box Lunches
There are a lot of emotions with that, but I know he will have a great year! Our kids are active and involved in sports It’s important to me to make sure their bodies are fueled well Our kids eat school lunch some days, but most
Chicken Anatomy 101
When raising backyard chickens, it’s important to know some basics on their anatomy and the function for each part This way you can keep close tabs on your flocks’ health and notice any changes that might signal a problem
Chickens are gorgeous birds and were created so well When you sit and really think about the process a chicken goes through to lay their egg, it’s astounding!
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Before Coop Recuperate, I hated the smell of backyard chickens They poop a bunch, create a lot of dust and just don’t smell fantastic Coop Recuperate changes all This week we’re going to talk about the benefits of tea tree and lavender essential oils for your chickens We use both lavender and tea tree essential oils in our home as well as our coop I think one of the biggest reasons that some backyard chicken keepers are leery of using essential oils is because they aren’t sure which ones are safe for their flock as well as how much to use and where
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We are in a heat wave here…along with most of the country It’s mid July and there’s no break in sight As you know, a chicken’s feathers act like a winter coat I don’t know about you, but I can’t imagine wearing a winter coat in this heat! Along with their feathers, chickens don’t have sweat glands This combination can provide the perfect storm for your chickens One of the things we love most about summertime is all the outdoor entertaining we get to do We live on an acreage, in a valley, with a river running through the backyard It’s absolutely gorgeous and we make the most of our time outside in the summer I’m not a huge “do-it-yourself” person, but here and there I surprise To handle the day-to-day chores, why not use a chicken chore chart!Benefits of Lemongrass & Eucalyptus Essential Oils in Chicken Coops
Benefits of Tea Tree & Lavender Essential Oils
All About the Barnevelder Breed
How to Identify a Dehydrated Chicken
Egg Bound Hens…What to Do?
DIY Mason Jar Lanterns
Chicken Chore Chart for Kids
