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Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

Best Chicken Breeds for Kids: Gentle, Friendly Picks for Your Family Flock

Raising chickens can be just as rewarding for children as it is for adults. When you let kids help with daily care,…

Seasonal Planning

DIY Mason Jar Lanterns

One of the things we love most about summertime is all the outdoor entertaining we get to do. We live on an…

Daily Care

Chicken Chore Chart for Kids

One of the perks of raising backyard chickens is teaching our kids responsibility. There’s nothing more cute, fluffy and fun than baby…

Benefits of Chicken Compost For My Garden

Garden season is in full swing and we are so excited! Gardening has always been a big part of our family and…

Daily Care

Should Chicken Keepers Be Arenophiles?

Some chicken keepers may be secret arenophiles!  They lug sand into the coop and use it for bedding. Is that a good…

Daily Care Handling and Socializing Your Flock

How to Reduce Stress in the Flock

Chickens don’t do well when they’re stressed, just like humans.  Stress in chickens can lead to a myriad of conditions ranging from…

Health & Wellness

Let’s Talk Gardens… For Chickens!

Most people want to save money and these days, let’s be honest, we are pinching our pennies. When it comes to owning…

Getting Started Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

VIDEO: Flock sizing with Rich and Marion Patterson

Seasonal Planning

My Favorite Dish to Take to A 4th of July Celebration

The Fourth of July is always a huge celebration in our family.  We’ve had many family members that are active or have…

Seasonal Planning

Reducing Flies in the Coop

Farms, chickens and flies.  They all go hand in hand.  Unfortunately, you can’t have animals (even chickens) around without having flies around. …

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