Most backyard chicken keepers keep just enough chickens to supply eggs for their families However, there are a good number of us who fell victim to chicken math and have a much larger flock than we first planned With 40 chickens, I have more than enough eggs to feed our family and then some! So, what do we do with our extra eggs? We sometimes gift them and sometimes sell them It’s an easy way to make a couple extra bucks and is a fun little business
While I hope that you haven’t had to deal with too many traumatic issues in your coop, chicken injuries and illness are bound to happen no matter how great of a chicken keeper you are So, I’d rather be proactive than reactive when something goes wrong in the coop
Since using Strong Animal Chicken Essential products, I have not lost one chicken They have been happy, healthy hens and continue to thrive in the coop
The summer is coming to a close and we’re getting geared back up for schedules, school, football and all things pumpkin spice around here However, summer is still holding on and in my mind isn’t over until after Labor Day! If you’ve been invited to a picnic and need a quick idea for a dish to passlook no further than your garden! I make this salad weekly here because
When I started back up with raising my current flock (I took a couple years off), I was pretty set on only having 6 chickens Now, fast forward almost 3 years and my flock is up to 40! Hahaha! If you know what chicken math is, that’s why!
I am part of a number of backyard chicken groups on social media and it seems there are always people selling or giving away chickens or looking to
We are going to have a coloring contest through Friday, September 17!
All kids ages 12 and under are eligible to participate (1 submission per person)
To enter, download the coloring sheet, print out the page, color it in however you like, take a photo of it and email it to contests@hoovershatcherycom
In the email, please include the child’s name, age, and coloring sheet
Prizes will be given to 1 person in the following age groups:
– 0-3
– 4-6
– 7-9
– 10-12
The winners will be picked by our customer service team and will receive a Hoover’s Hatchery™, NatureServe Feed, and Strong Animals merchandise package!
Silkie chickens are some of the most charming little birds you can add to a backyard flock With their poofy, fur-like feathers, sweet temperament, and quirky personalities, it’s easy to see why they have a devoted fan club among poultry keepers If you have been thinking about bringing home a few Silkie chickens but want to know what you are really getting into, this guide walks through their unique features, care needs, and what daily life with these fluffy companions actually looks like
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I love going to restaurants and being so excited to see any dish that includes hollandaise! I remember thinking that it has to be such an art to mix up a beautiful, velvety sauce like that While I’d love for you to all think I’m an excellent and highly skilled chef (ahemI’m not), I’m convinced anyone can whip up this creamy goodness! Ingredients
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I don’t know about you guys, but I had a lot of good food over the 4th of July and have had a hard time getting back on track with our healthy eating! So, here I sit, eating a salad out of a jar and thought I could share a couple of easy salad recipes with you Why mason jars? They are easy to fill, easy to grab and easy to throw in the dishwasher! I’m a canner, so I have a bunch of these beautiful jars Today we’re going to discuss somewhat of a hot topic in the chicken world It’s one of those topics that most chicken keepers have a strong opinion What am I talking about? Diatomaceous earth (DE) of course! There are many chicken keepers who won’t get near the stuff and many who use it on a regular basis with much success So, what are your thoughts on DE? Do you use it in your coop? Let’s first take a look at what DE actually is and then I’llAnnie’s Easy and Delicious Hollandaise Sauce
Summer Fun Egg Drop Challenge
We’re in the heat of summer here in Minnesota, and I thought it’d be fun to spice things up a bit at our house I challenged everyone to an egg drop challenge! Two of our kids decided to take the challenge I told them I’d reward the person who could successfully drop an egg off our back deck without it breaking
How to Make Summer Salads in a Mason Jar
Facts About Diatomaceous Earth & Pest Control
