I know some people thrive in the colder weather, enjoying the snow sports and getting outside as much as possible, but for animal people, this year has been depressing… and wet I live in Mid-Michigan and my flock and me have the winter blues! I do not mind the cold weather one bit, it is why I chose to live in Michigan It’s a relief when we have cold weather, because a lot of the bugs pass away or go dormant and we do not have
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Fortunately, there is a way to keep your chickens cozy and clean this winter with an indoor dust bath Read on for tips and steps on
Decorating for the holidays is a family tradition around here, and if you love your flock the way I do, that festive spirit naturally spills right out into the coop One of the most common questions I get this time of year is whether it is okay to put a Christmas tree in your chicken coop The short answer is yes, it is perfectly safe, as long as you keep a few simple things in mind A real tree can double as cozy cover, a fun foraging spot, and a healthy snack for your birds, all while making your
It’s that time of year again when some folks are busy holiday shopping and others are already dreaming about spring gardens Around here? I’m shopping for my next chicken breeds! Building a flock is one of the most exciting parts of keeping backyard chickens, and if a basket full of soft blue eggs is on your wish list, the Cream Legbar deserves a spot at the top This is the breed that turned my own egg basket into something straight out of a Pinterest board, and today I want to walk you through everything that makes it so special
When I first started raising backyard chickens, I never gave much thought to egg color I just pictured wandering out to the coop and gathering breakfast Then I started dreaming about a colorful egg basket, one thing led to another, and 47 chickens later here I am with zero regrets The Olive Egger is one of the breeds that helped make that rainbow basket happen, and it has become one of my favorites If you want a friendly bird that lays gorgeous, moody-green eggs and handles tough weather like a champ, this is a breed worth knowing
Do you know what the 10 most popular Thanksgiving dishes are? I had my suspicions and after a quick internet search, I am happy to say I got most of the list right! And let me tell you, I have a few personal favorites on this list
Roast Turkey
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