Hey y’all! Here’s this week’s sneaky peek photos of life on our farm! These images also appear on my Instagram account where I share MANY more photos and stories from the farm! If you aren’t yet following me there, you can right here. Enjoy the photos & be sure to share some of yours with me!
DIY Window Ideas for Your Coop That Will Keep Your Chickens Cool All Summer Long
So one of the most important aspects of your chicken coop is proper ventilation. Chickens have a very delicate upper respiratory system and so it’s very important that your coop has proper ventilation to avoid respiratory diseases in your chickens. Chickens also poop A LOT. And trust me if you don’t have windows… Read Full Article
Wheat Berry & Lemon Balm Happy Tummy Treats
Taking time with your hens is the highlight of anyone’s day, and treats make it all the more special. My hens come running when they see I have goodies (and sometimes jump ON me), and it’s definitely adorable watching how excited they get. Suet cakes (treats made with a fat to bind the… Read Full Article
How To Raise People Friendly Chickens
Who doesn’t want to raise people friendly chickens? If you’re keeping backyard chickens, it’s pretty likely you’re also keeping them as pets. Yeah, yeah, they lay eggs, and that’s great, but they also make great pets, right? Which means you likely want to raise people friendly chickens. And luckily, that’s a pretty easy thing… Read Full Article
6 Chicken Coop Roofs That Are Pure Genius
Yeah, I get it – talking about chicken coop roofs is not exactly sexy. At least not as sexy as nesting boxes, right?? But here’s the cold hard truth: The roof of your coop is really, really important. The last thing you want is a roof that retains water or is structurally unsound in… Read Full Article
What Chicken Wire Is Best For A Coop?
Deciding what chicken wire you’ll put on your coop is a pretty important part of backyard chicken ownership. While we see our fluffy butts as cute feathered pets, the sad truth is the rest of the animal kingdom sees your chickens as dinner. So, we have to take steps to protect our hens,… Read Full Article
Silkie Chickens: Pet Facts & Fiction
Who doesn’t want to own Silkie chickens? They’re fun, sweet natured, and they make you breakfast! In short, they’re the perfect pet. Yep – you can definitely keep chickens as pets, and Silkies make GREAT pets, especially for households with children. I also know MANY seniors who keep Silkies because they’re easier to care… Read Full Article
Sneaky Peek Behind The Scenes #14
Hey y’all! Here’s this week’s sneaky peek photos of life on our farm! These images also appear on my Instagram account where I share MANY more photos and stories from the farm! If you aren’t yet following me there, you can right here. Enjoy the photos & be sure to share some of yours with me!
Beat Summer Heat with Frozen Beef Tallow Treats!
Well, it’s hot, which means you’re probably a bit worried about your backyard chickens experiencing heat stress. Keeping your chickens cool in summer is easy with frozen treats! Heat stress is no joke – each year, many chickens lose their lives because they couldn’t cool down and rehydrate themselves. Since chickens have an… Read Full Article
What To Do In Your Chicken Coop In June!
It’s June! And there’s LOTS you can do in your coop in June to make the summer weather more fun (and bearable) for your backyard chickens! You’re probably noticing your hens panting a bit – chickens don’t do so well in hot weather, and as their humans, we need to help them. That’s… Read Full Article