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Seasonal Planning

Flock Fixer™ Frozen Treats!

Hey everyone! If you live in the upper Midwest like I do, you understand my need to not complain about the heat…

Daily Care Coop Cleaning

Coop Spring Cleaning: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Healthy Flock

Spring can be slow to arrive, especially across the Midwest, where late snowstorms and cold snaps stretch well into April. But once…

Seasonal Planning

Holiday Entertaining: Deviled Egg Bar

My husband and I love to entertain people, especially around the holidays. For me, setting everything up is fun, but can I…

Advanced Topics

Methods for Preserving Fresh Garden Vegetables

A home vegetable garden can provide you and your family with an abundance of healthy and delicious food. Today we’re providing some…

Seasonal Planning

Handling Frozen Eggs in Your Nest Boxes

It’s the middle of winter here in Minnesota and temperatures frequently drop below freezing. Many people question my choice to live here,…

Seasonal Planning

The Best Summertime Treats for Your Chickens

We are so excited around here! When you live in Minnesota, you learn to appreciate the beautiful weather. So for us, Summer…

Seasonal Planning

Elf on the Shelf Elf Eggs

Do any of you participate into the very popular Elf on the Shelf game leading up to Christmas? I enjoy scrolling through…

Seasonal Planning

Green Eggs and Ham Recipe: A Fun St. Patrick’s Day Activity for Kids

If you are looking for a simple way to celebrate the holiday with the little ones, this green eggs and ham recipe…

Seasonal Planning

Managing Frostbite in Your Flock

If you’ve never experienced a January in Minnesota; you should, at least once in your life. I was born and raised here,…

Egg Production

Managing Egg Production During Shorter Days

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. If you’re a backyard chicken keeper, maybe your flock is going…

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