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How to Tell if A Hen Can Brood Chicks Successfully

One of the best parts about raising chickens is the cute baby chick stage. Fluffy, sweet chicks are part of the reason…

Planting Produce in Pots

Gardening is a great way to get outside and grow some of your own food.  Gardening can also feel difficult, especially if…

My Favorite Herbs to Plant in the Garden

Planting herbs in the garden is one of my favorite things.  Herbs are incredibly useful, pretty and make a perfect addition to…

Getting Started Growing Up (Weeks 2 to 9)

Chicken Run Size: How Big Should an Outdoor Run Be?

Chickens love being outside. Give them a proper run, and they will lounge in the shade, scratch for tasty bugs and seeds,…

Egg Production

Tips for Sharing Eggs

With Spring now sprung, my guess is that you are getting lots of fresh eggs! The longer daylight hours and new crop…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

All About Easter Egger Chickens: The Rainbow Egg Layers Your Flock Needs

If you have ever dreamed of collecting a basket of blue, green, pink, and olive eggs from your own backyard, then Easter…

Daily Care

Chickens Love a Bath

People mowing their lawn, tilling the garden, or doing almost any home or yard chore usually finish tired, hungry, and dirty. Nothing’s…

Seasonal Planning

How to Know When Seedlings Are Ready to Go Into the Ground

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we get anxious to start gardening. When to plant our seedlings is…

Planting a Garden for Your Chickens

Yes, you heard that right! Plant a garden FOR your chickens! Myself and many others have fought the good fight to keep…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

Gifting Baby Chicks for Easter

Easter is hands down, one of my favorite holidays. I love this time of year. Everything is fresh and new and has…

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