Sometimes we get stuck in the norm and forget to expand our horizons. Quail eggs are little nutritional powerhouses that simply don’t get enough mainstream recognition. Let me show you how these eggs are small but mighty! Quail are delightful little birds with many purposes. I didn’t know much about quail until well into my…
Black Copper Marans are becoming all the rage for folks seeking unique colored eggs. But do they really lay chocolate eggs? Follow me to the end of the rainbow to find out, plus a whole lot more! I am one of those chicken lovers who not only loves to watch chickens of all colors roam…
The Dominique chicken breed is a special breed that, unfortunately, not many have heard about. It’s thought to be the oldest known breed in America having arrived in the 1750s or earlier (of course, I’m sure the Natives had chickens of some kind). Dominique chickens became a regular addition to MANY American farms by the…
The Araucana Chicken Breed is extremely rare and that is precisely the thing that draws chickens lovers to them. Araucana’s are so often confused with the Ameraucana and Easter Egger breeds, but they are very different if you know what you are looking for. We will explore this unique and rare breed, it’s characteristics, and…
Sapphire Gem Chickens are not your average bird. If you like unique chickens with a purpose, then it’s time to go shopping! My husband DID get me a wedding ring, but after years of learning what matters most and a cultivated love for chickens – I might just trade it in for one of these…
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Alright, so sometimes it’s hard to remember everything you need to do for your chickens throughout the year. I get it. There are so many things to remember and sometimes you just space important chicken care items. So I’ve decided to create a monthly “To Do” list for all of my chicken owning friends out…
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