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Seasonal Planning

How to Smoke Eggs for a BBQ

Easy Smoked Egg Recipe for Summer Cookouts and Salads Summer is in full swing! I’m not known for my meat/food smoking abilities…

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Best Chicken Breeds for Hot Climates

Summer’s dog days can be brutal. Plants droop, wildlife slips off to the shade, and people retreat into air-conditioned comfort. But what…

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The Best Eggshell Crafts

Spring is so close here in Minnesota, we can almost feel it! It’s been a long winter here, and we’re looking forward…

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My Hens Are Going Bald

Late winter. It is cold. Why in the world are my hens losing their feathers when they need every single one to…

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What To Do with Frozen Eggs and When Do You Freeze Eggs?

What to Do With Frozen Eggs and When to Freeze Them You come home from a long winter day at work or…

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Valentines’ Day Coloring Page

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Winter Blues and Breathing Problems, too!

I know some people thrive in the colder weather, enjoying the snow sports and getting outside as much as possible, but for…

Getting Started Choosing Your First Breed

Top 5 Things to Know Before Ordering Chicks for Spring

Spring is a time of new beginnings, and for many people that means welcoming baby chicks into their homes. If you’re thinking…

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How to Build a Winter Dust Bath for Your Chickens

Have you ever seen chickens rolling around in the dirt? That’s known as a dust bath, and it helps chickens keep their…

Seasonal Planning

Preventing Frostbite

With the cold weather officially here, the danger of frostbite rears its ugly head. Frost bite occurs when moisture in the air…

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