Annie’s 2-Ingredient Keto Pancakes

Are you a pancake lover, but the pancakes don’t love you? I love pancakes, but I hardly ever eat them First of all, they make me feel so full and let’s be honest, the nutrition facts aren’t in our favor either Holy calories!

However, I’m a firm believer in “everything in moderation,” so if pancakes are your thing, go for it every once in a while! But, if you’re looking for a lower sugar/carb alternative, you’ve come to the right place today

I’ve had other keto pancakes before and they were just okay But, after I tried this new

Managing Frostbite in Your Flock

If you’ve never experienced a January in Minnesota; you should, at least once in your life I was born and raised here, and still there are times when I’m taken by surprise at the sub-zero temperatures we get! I mean the kind of temps where your skin hurts just being outside and your lungs sting when you inhale too quickly Usually around this time of year, weather officials start to issue warnings about the dangers these temps can cause They tell us it’s important to take special care to cover our exposed skin, pack an extra pair of clothes

Managing Egg Production During Shorter Days

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer

If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, maybe your flock is going through their molt, or their egg production is going down with the shorter days A chicken’s egg production slows depending on the amount of light they are getting during the day

In the fall and winter, there is less natural light causing egg production to slow down If you want to encourage egg production, you will need to provide a light source to ensure your chickens are getting between 12 to 16 hours of light a day

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Your Guide to Purchasing Chicks

It’s officially spring, and if you’re thinking about starting a flock of your own, there are a few important things to sort out before you bring home those sweet little chicks Plenty of first-time keepers, in a rush of excitement, buy the chicks and nothing else, only to realize at home that day-old birds need quite a lot of gear to survive their first weeks A little preparation makes all the difference Here’s a complete checklist for buying baby chicks, from checking local rules to setting up before the birds ever arrive

Setting Up Your Chicken Coop: A Practical Guide

Setting up a chicken coop is one of the most exciting parts of starting a backyard flock It’s where your birds will sleep, shelter, and lay their eggs, and getting the basics right from the start makes everything easier down the road The good news is that a great coop doesn’t have to be complicated It comes down to a handful of essentials: enough space, clean dry bedding, reliable food and water, good nest boxes, a little enrichment, and safety from predators Here’s a walkthrough of what to think about as you set up your chicken coop, using a

Five Healthy Egg Recipes to Start the New Year

Well that year just flew by! How many of you have goals and resolutions for the upcoming year? Don’t worry, this is not another blog post about setting goals You’re welcome! For real though As we age, I think most of us start thinking about how it might not be a bad idea to focus in on our health a bit Those holiday calories don’t melt off like they used to and maybe you’re not as light on your feet as you once were With all the fad diets out there, one thing most can agree on is the

How to Make Frozen Treats for Chickens

When summer heat rolls in, your flock feels it just as much as you do Chickens tolerate cold far better than heat, so anything that helps them stay cool and hydrated is genuinely worth doing One of the easiest and most fun options is a batch of homemade frozen treats for chickens They’re simple to make, endlessly customizable, and your birds will absolutely lose their minds over them on a hot afternoon Here’s how to make them, what to put in them, and what to leave out

How to Maintain a Chick Brooder

Baby chicks are adorable, cuddly, soft, and, let’s be honest, messy Here’s a little secret nobody warns you about: chickens poop a lot They kick their pine shavings everywhere, tip over their water, poop in their food, and generally keep you busy But their cuteness more than makes up for it, and keeping their brooder clean, warm, and safe is genuinely simple once you have a routine Here are the five steps of chick brooder maintenance that keep your babies healthy and thriving

National Eggs Benedict Day

It’s April and that means one thingI know what you’re thinking…it’s National Eggs Benedict Day! Haha just kidding! You’re probably thinking about Spring, baby chicks and getting your gardens started I’m totally with you on these topics too However, if you’re looking for something fun to try with all of those eggs you’re getting, why not give a new eggs Benedict recipe a try on the national holiday?

Now, I’m nowhere near an Iron Chef I’m probably more of a Nailed It type So, if I can whip this up pretty quickly, so can you I also had the help

My Chicks Are Here

The day has finally come! We have set up our brooder and are ready to meet our new chicks I’m one of those people who get excited about the small things in life, and this was no exception! I couldn’t wait to get my hands on those sweet girls There are few things in life as soft and fluffy as new baby chicks

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When we picked out our chicks, I had a friend of mine help me do some research on the best chickens for what we were wanting Do your research! There are many different breeds of