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Seasonal Planning

Valentine’s Omelet Muffins

It’s February! This is going to annoy some of you I’m sure, but I love the month of February. I’m not sure…

Growing Your Flock

Tips for Adding Waterfowl to Your Flock

How to Add Waterfowl to Your Backyard Flock Spring will be here soon! It will be the perfect time to add some…

Advanced Topics

Chicken Eggs vs. Duck Eggs

Get ready for the ultimate matchup in the egg world! Are you team chicken or team duck? We’ve raised both on our…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

Best Chicken Breeds to Raise Around Children

One of the most common questions a new chicken owner asks is simple: What are the best chicken breeds to raise around…

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup – One of My Favorite Soup Recipes

I love soup. Frankly, I can eat soup all year long, though it does seem like we eat it more in the…

How to Make an Indoor Herb Garden

It’s the end of January in Minnesota. And, if you’ve never experienced a Minnesota winter before, you may be missing out! I’ve…

Health & Wellness

All About Oregano Essential Oil for Chickens

I am so excited to share this week’s blog with you all! I feel there are so many questions in the backyard…

Egg Production

How to Get Hens to Lay in Nest Boxes

Happy New Year! I hope you all made it through the holidays with abundant joy and laughter. Since it’s the middle of…

Go-To Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

We made it through Christmas! I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday. We love the week between Christmas and…

Daily Care

VIDEO: Chicken Bedding with Coffee Grounds

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