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
Fresh Cucumber Salsa Recipe for Summer Garden Snacks
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Decorating Rocks for Your Flower Garden
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
How to Protect Free-Range Chickens from Predators Safely
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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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If you have ever wanted a chicken that is big, beautiful, and surprisingly sweet, Black Jersey Giants deserve a spot at the top of your list These birds are the largest purebred chicken in the United States, yet their size is matched only by their calm, friendly nature I have raised plenty of breeds over the years, and the Black Jersey Giants remain one of my all-time favorites They are majestic to look at, gentle to handle, and they lay some seriously impressive eggs If I had to rename them, I would call them the Gentle Black Jersey Giants, If you have ever watched a fuzzy duckling waddle across the yard, you already understand why so many backyard families fall for them Learning how to raise baby ducks is easier than most beginners expect, and the good news is that ducklings need many of the same things baby chicks do That means if you have raised chicks before, you may already have most of the gear sitting in your garage Ducklings are also a little hardier than chicks, which makes them a forgiving first project for new poultry keepers Before you bring any feathered friends home, take time toGardening in Containers
Black Jersey Giants: The Gentle Giant of the Backyard Flock
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How to Make Homemade Jam
How to Make Homemade Jam with Fresh Fruit and Simple Steps
