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How to Make St. Patrick’s Day “4 Leaf Clover” Eggs

Do you need a fun, EASY and healthy breakfast for your family on St. Patrick’s Day? Look no further! I’ve got the…

Getting Started The Move to the Coop

What is Chicken Tractor?

The term “chicken tractor” is commonly used in today’s circle of chicken collectors. No, we are not referring to the big green…

Flowers to Plant for Chickens to Eat

Do you have a flock of chickens, but you also enjoy gardening?  If so, have you ever considered planting flowers for your…

Getting Started Is a Backyard Flock Right for You?

Raising Backyard Chickens: What I Wished I Would Have Known

I am so excited to write this blog! We have been raising backyard chickens on and off for the last 15 years.…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

Is it Safe to Mail Order Chicks?

When I got back into chickens a few years ago, I started in the fall. Our local farm supply store didn’t carry…

Getting Started The Brooder Setup

Preparing for Baby Chicks

Spring is almost here! If you’re like me, you’re excited to add some chicks to your flock! (Personally, I am hoping to…

Brahma Chickens: The Gentle Giants of the Backyard Flock

Today we are talking about one of my all-time favorite breeds. Who am I kidding, it feels like every breed is my…

Can Chickens Be Pets? What to Know Before You Fall in Love

Years ago, on a visit to Hoover’s Hatchery, we spotted a bumper sticker that read, “Yep, I talk to my CHICKENS.” It…

Ways to Show Your Flock Love

Do you keep chickens just for the pleasure of having chickens?  If so, you’re not alone.  Many chicken owners keep chickens for…

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My Top 5 Plants to Grow in the Garden

Part of the way I keep warm in the winter is to dream about gardening. There’s not a lot of gardening we…

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