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The Science Behind Eggs

Egg Nutrition Facts: Why Fresh Eggs Are a Superfood In today’s culture, there is a movement to return to the wholesome foods…

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National Chicken Month Coloring Page

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The Best Cucumber Salsa Recipe

Fresh Cucumber Salsa Recipe for Summer Garden Snacks Get ready to run out to your garden because I have a delicious recipe…

Decorating Rocks for Your Flower Garden

We’re in full garden swing around here. We had an early spring, so the flowers and food garden are bursting, and I…

Predator Protection

Tips for Protecting Your Free-Range Flock

How to Protect Free-Range Chickens from Predators Safely I remember when I first started with chickens. I had four laying hens and…

Gardening in Containers

I grew up with grandparents and parents who enjoyed gardening. It was a big part of our summer. Well, at that point…

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How to Repel Summer Flies

Flies are an ugly part of every homestead. Whether you have 3 backyard hens or 100 free ranging jungle fowl, flies come…

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Summer’s Bounty Quiche

A Fresh Farm-to-Table Recipe If you’re looking for a healthy, colorful way to use up your abundance of eggs this summer, look…

Black Jersey Giants: The Gentle Giant of the Backyard Flock

If you have ever wanted a chicken that is big, beautiful, and surprisingly sweet, Black Jersey Giants deserve a spot at the…

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How Do I Know if My Chickens Have Worms?

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Not all parts of raising backyard chickens is glamorous. Haha! For real though,…

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