I remember spending time out in the coop one day Well, this is most days for me I love to sit and watch my girls scratch around and see who can find the best snacks They are silly little birds, and there’s never a dull moment It also gives me a good opportunity to check them all over to make sure they’re healthy and

What is a Fairy Egg?

It started out like any other morning After I got my husband and kids out the door for work and school, I went out to check on my flock and collect any eggs that may be out there I was on my daily egg hunt (not all of my girls have taken a liking to nesting boxes) I was walking through the coop with a train of chickens behind me waiting for their morning treat And there, next to a few other regular sized eggs

How to Make a Chicken Dust Bath

I love to see people’s reactions when they ask how I bathe my chickens When I tell them that chickens love to take baths in the dirt, they give me a puzzled look and usually ask a few more questions I remember the first time I saw a chicken dust bathingI thought for sure she was flopping around to her death Little did I know, she was probably having the time of her life! When I learned that chickens get dirty to

The Best Easter Egg Hostess Gift

Easter is probably my favorite holiday! It’s meaning stretches far beyond little bunnies and egg hunts for me My roots run deep in this holiday and I’m so thankful for the ability to freely celebrate our risen Savior, Jesus! While I hold tight to these beliefs, I’ve always enjoyed the other activities Easter brings as well

I always remember coloring eggs as a kid and the excitement of thinking about which

What You Need to Know About Fowl Pox!

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 with our eggs and helpful ways to care for our flocks However, there are times when we have to talk about the other side of raising backyard chickens, and today is one of those times

Today, we’re going to learn all about fowl

Overcoming Transportation Stress with New Baby Chicks

As many of you know, I have 28 chickens and counting! This was never my plan I was a hard stop at 6 chickens but here we are I’m even adding to our flock in again in a couple of weeks! I placed my order with Hoover’s Hatchery and am patiently awaiting their arrival

What to do with Aggressive Baby Chicks?

I remember the very first time we got baby chicks The excitement was off the charts! We were going to have this perfect little flock Then reality set in We had one little Barred Rock who just wouldn’t quit bullying the other chicks At this point, I was not only mortified by her eye pecks, I was wondering if I was doing something wrong to have her exhibit this behavior After some research, and now a lot of experience, this is what I’ve found

Golden Graze Treats

Today’s an exciting day! I get to highlight one of the new snack products by Strong Animals Chicken Essentials! Wahoo!

Before we get started, let me tell you why snacks and treats are magic Many people ask me how I’m able to hold my chickens and have a relationship with them Almost all of my chickens allow

How to Add Ducks or Geese to Your Flock

Raising a Mixed Flock of Chickens, Ducks and Geese

Would you believe that my first love in the feathered

How Do Chickens See?