Don’t you just love chicken themed decor?

I love my chickens, and so I like to add subtle chicken decor items to my home to show that! There are so many fun chicken decor items out there that I absolutely love! Today I decided to compile some of my favorite chicken themed kitchen decor!

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Rooster Paper Towel Holder

This rooster paper towel holder is perfect because it would blend seamlessly with a rustic farmhouse kitchen decor theme! It’s adorable and would add a fun rustic feel to any kitchen.

Find it here: Rooster Paper Towel Holder

Farmhouse Galvanized Metal Jars

These farmhouse galvanized metal jars are my favorite! They’re perfect for displaying in your kitchen and you could tuck away some treats you want to hide from the kiddos;)

Find them here: Farmhouse Galvanized Metal Jars 

Nested Hen and Chick Measuring Cups

These measuring cups are too cute! I’m obsessed with them! When you’re not using them they all fit together perfectly, so that you could leave them on your counter as decoration!

Find them here: Nested Hen and Chick Measuring Cups

Mother Hen and Chicks Sculptures

I think these sculptures would look perfect in your kitchen, possibly on top of your counters or your refrigerator. These would also be stunning as outdoor decor for the garden!

Find them here: Mother Hen and Chicks Sculptures

Metal Chicken Shaped Egg Basket

Isn’t this egg basket perfect for displaying your eggs from your hens! This metal chicken shaped basket is the perfect decor item for a kitchen!

Find it here: Metal Chicken Shaped Egg Basket

Farmhouse Kitchen Towels

These kitchen towels are fun and pretty! I love the cute sayings and the subtle black and cream colors of these kitchen towels! They would fit perfectly into any farmhouse style kitchen!

Find them here: Farmhouse Kitchen Towels

Metal Rooster 

This metal rooster is the perfect wall decor item for your kitchen! Display this in your kitchen or dining room to show your guests how much you love your roosters!

Find it here: Metal Rooster

Chicken Refrigerator Magnet

This magnet is so cute and would be the perfect addition to a refrigerator! This magnet looks like it came from a tree branch which means it would fit perfectly with rustic themed decor!

Find it here: Chicken Refrigerator Magnet

Yes I Really Need All These Chickens Mug

I love this mug! I would drink out of this every day! Because yes I really do need all of my chickens!

Find it here: Chicken Mug

Which of these chicken decor items is your favorite? 

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Today I wanted to share a simple DIY hanging pumpkin treat that you can make for your chickens.

The idea for this project comes from reader Herdy Bell! Thanks for sharing it with us Herdy!

My chickens love pumpkins and since it’s right after Halloween there tend to be a lot of leftover pumpkins around! You can snag great deals on pumpkins at grocery stores or at farms after Halloween. I always stock up on pumpkin, so that I can feed them to my flock.

Remember, however, that pumpkins are treats – not a replacement for a good basic diet.

Now this project is pretty simple, basically you’re just going to hang a pumpkin in your coop.

You might ask, why would I hang my pumpkin and not just give it to them? Well you can definitely just slice your pumpkin in half and give it to them. Trust me they’ll love it.

But hanging the pumpkin provides some different environmental interest for your chickens. It’s something new and fun for them to do. Providing environmental activities is important, especially going into the winter months.

When winter comes and chickens tend to be in the coop more, bad behaviors (such as picking feathers, or picking on others) can set in very easily. And that can make your life difficult.

Providing stimulating activities in your coop or run for your chickens can distract them from developing negative behaviors.

Plus it’s just fun to watch your chickens play with and figure out new toys and treats!

Here’s how to make this DIY Hanging Pumpkin Treat

All you need is:

  • A pumpkin
  • Rope or twine
  • Serrated kitchen knife
  • Drill

Step One: Drill a hole 

Now the first thing you need to do is drill a hole in the stem of your pumpkin. You’re going to want to choose a pumpkin with a think, sturdy stem. Then you need to drill a hole through the pumpkin’s stem horizontally, as close to the base as possible.

After you drill the hole you can thread your twine through the hole. I recommend using thicker twine so that the weight of the pumpkin doesn’t break it.

You can also thread a second piece of twine through the hole to make sure that it’s secure. After your twine is threaded through, you just need to tie the two ends of the twine together so that you can easily hang the pumpkin from something in your coop.

Step Two: Scrape off parts of the outer pumpkin shell

Next you need to scrape off parts of the outer shell/skin. This will make it easier for your chickens to be able to get to the insides and seeds of the pumpkin.

You could do this a variety of different ways. I used a small serrated knife I had in my kitchen. All I did was start sawing at the side of the pumpkin with the serrated knife.

The point here is you want to take parts of the outer layer of the pumpkin off, so that your chickens have access to the soft insides of the pumpkin.

After sawing with the knife I was able to pull off parts of the skin and keep going. You don’t have to take off all the skin (that would take forever), just enough that your chickens will have access to the insides.

Step 3: Hang your pumpkin

Now you can hang your pumpkin in your coop! I would hang it fairly close to the floor of your coop/run, around 6-12 inches off the ground, just to be safe.

And that’s it! I love how simple and easy it is to make this DIY treat for your flock! Thanks again Herdy for sharing your idea with us!

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Can you believe it’s almost winter? I am not ready for the nice fall weather to go away!

December can be a tricky month for shopping at the farmer’s market, depending on where you live. If you live somewhere that gets FREEZING cold in the winter, like I do, you’ll be lucky if you can even find a farmers market.

If you live in a state with mild winters (lucky you) then you’ll likely have a lot more options available in the winter months. So this month I decided to divide up the farmer’s market guide into colder winter states, and warmer winter states.

Our warmer winters states are places like Arizona, Southern California, Florida, and parts of Texas and Louisiana.

While our colder winter states should cover places with cold winters (but not crazy winters). If you’re in Alaska, you’re definitely going to have different options than Kentucky, so keep that in mind.

This is a very GENERAL guide. Just to show you what to keep an eye out for. If you want to know exactly what’s in season in your area, I suggest you use The Seasonal Food Guide.

You can put in where you live and it will tell you exactly what fruits and veggies are in season in your area.

But let’s get going! Here is your farmer’s market guide for December!

Colder Winter States

If you’re freezing cold all winter like me then this part of the list is for you!

Potatoes

Now you’re probably not going to find fresh potatoes in December. But many farmers (at least where I’m from) store potatoes in root cellars, so that they can sell them through the winter. So keep an eye out for some locally grown potatoes in December, so you can make mashed potatoes!

Sprouts

I love using sprouts in my meals. They’re perfect for adding on top of salads or putting on a sandwich!

Turnips

I’ve never been a huge fan of turnips, but this year I’m thinking I’ll have to try this yummy recipe for pan-roasted turnips!

Winter Squash

Winter squash stores well, so you’ll probably be able to find winter squash throughout the season. Which is perfect because winter squash is yummy and good for you!

Some recipes I’m looking forward to trying this year are:

Radishes

If you’re lucky you might still find some radishes in your area in December. I’m looking forward to trying this garlic roasted radishes recipe!

Sweet Potatoes

I didn’t realize how much I loved sweet potatoes until about a year ago. Now I love using sweet potatoes in my recipes! One of my favorite ways to use sweet potatoes is in soups like this sweet potato and sausage soup recipe!

Radicchio

Radicchio is a new one for me! I’ve never tried it! But I’m looking forward to trying this recipe for Radicchio Salad with Green Olives

Carrots

Carrots are definitely one of my favorite vegetables. I snack on them while I work! I love eating carrots with Homemade Ranch Dressing!

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Broccoli

Broccoli is also a dinner staple for me. I love steaming broccoli for a simple side dish to go with my meals. You can also try this yummy Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe!

Citrus

Obviously, this is not in season locally if you live in an area with cold winters. But I highly recommend trying to find citrus grown from an area near you at the grocery store.

Citrus starts coming into season in December which means that if you buy citrus grown in the U.S. at the grocery store it’s going to taste better this time of year!

Spinach

You may be able to find some spinach in your area in December. Especially if there’s local farmers that are using cold frames. I’m excited to try this bacon spinach salad this year using the bacon I get from Butcher Box.

Warmer Weather States

Now things are a little bit different for those of you who live in states with milder winters. I’m talking about you California, Florida, Texas, Hawaii, Louisiana, and Arizona. All the rest of us are jealous of your nice, mild winters.

There are probably going to be much different things available in your farmers markets than in the rest of the country.

Obviously this depends on where you live in the state as well (Northern California won’t have the same produce as Southern California).

Now there’s probably a lot more produce available than what I’m listing here, but these are some of the main items you’re going to find in the farmer’s markets starting in December if you live somewhere with a milder winter.

Citrus

I’m jealous of all y’all that have locally grown citrus at your farmers markets. Citrus is in season in December, so look for oranges, grapefruit, pomegranates, tangerines, clementines, and lemons.

You can use some of those yummy locally grown oranges to make this yummy Fresh Orange Smoothie Recipe!

Apples

Y’all know I love apples, and in milder winter states there are likely to still be some local apples around.

Carrots

Like I said before I love carrots! Look for fresh, locally grown carrots at your local farmer’s market and make some yummy Homemade Ranch Dressing!

What vegetables can you grow in cold frames? Plenty! Here's your go-to guide!

Broccoli

Also look for broccoli at your local farmer’s market! I love it, and it’s the perfect side dish for dinner!

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Now that it’s November it’s time to start thinking about winter decor for your home.

While I love Christmas decor, I prefer decor items that have a more subtle winter feel, so that I can leave them up in January as well! It’s so fun to transform your home for the winter season because there are so many stunning winter decor ideas out there!

Today I wanted to share some of my favorite rustic winter decor ideas with all of you! Some of these items are specifically for Christmas, but most of them you could leave up in your home through the entire winter season!

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Real Cotton Wreath

This cotton wreath is stunning and versatile. In the winter it would add a white accent to your home, but it could also be a great accent piece in the summer!

Find it here: Real Cotton Wreath

Farmhouse Throw Pillow 

I love old rustic red trucks (you’ll know this if you’ve read any of my other decor articles). They’re so cute and add such a fun vintage flair to any home. This throw pillow is perfect for bringing a vintage winter feel to your living room.

Find it here: Farmhouse Throw Pillow

Distressed Cream Area Rug

This distressed cream area rug would add a very subtle winter feel to your home. The light blue and white accents are perfect for the winter season.

Find it here: Distressed Cream Area Rug 

Christmas Tree Shiplap Wood Sign

Ah shiplap. Shiplap always adds a beautiful touch to any wall decor. This shiplap Christmas trees sign is perfect for the holiday season.

Find it here: Christmas Tree Shiplap Wood Sign

Cotton Buffalo Check Throw Blanket

I love decor items that are functional. So throw blankets are a go to decor item for me! This black and white checked blanket would add a cozy feel to your home.

Find it here: Cotton Buffalo Check Throw Blanket 

White Lantern

This distressed white lantern is perfect for adding light to a living room. The flicking candle light would bring a cozy feel to any reading nook or office!

Find it here: White Lantern

Birch Logs

Aren’t these birch logs stunning? These birch logs would look amazing next to any fireplace to add a rustic feel to your home.

Find them here: Birch Logs

Which of these winter decor ideas was your favorite?

Looking for more farmhouse home decor ideas? Check out these articles

Well, the temperature has dropped about 40 degrees in the past couple days, which has me super happy – I can finally start working on building coops and more videos for y’all!

 

The constant heat and bugs made it impossible all summer long.

 

I’ve been wanting to do a video web series about building coops, and it took a backseat because the mosquitoes took over the backyard.

 

Now that it seems fall has arrived, we can start working! I bought a new framing nailer to celebrate.

 

By the way, did you see our YouTube video where we finish the duckling pen?

 

 

 

(if you watch the video and like it, please give a thumbs up & tell me what you’d like to see us build – that way YouTube knows people like our videos and it helps other chicken owners find us! Thank you!)

 

Luckily, we have electricity in the cabin, so we can add a heater for the chicks. The top of the incubator with the heating element has worked well, too.

 

The Brinsea Incubator we use has a piece of plastic that separates the heating element from the chicks, so it’s MUCH safer than a heat lamp.

 

We have the ducklings and chicks together. I’m normally not a fan of keeping them together, but we have just a few ducklings, and at least for now, it’s easier to keep everyone warm when they’re in the same brooder.

 

In a week or so, I’ll probably have to separate as the ducklings get older and messier.

backyard chicken baby chick

 

We’ve been giving them PCM StrongHen (TM), and based on the amount of noise they make and the amount food they eat, it’s definitely doing something for them!

 

It’s always egg-citing when the young ones become layers and we get their first egg. It’s a little like Christmas in the coop every morning! 

Mama, our olive egger hen, reached the end of her long life this summer (she was about 5), and left us with several daughters.

 

You can see Mama with her chicks in this video (at the beginning):

 

 

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