If you’re looking for a surefire way to keep your flock from getting the stuck-in-the-coop blues, build a grazing box for your chickens. And the best part? Building a grazing box for your chickens won’t cost you a ton of money! You might already know your chickens need boredom busters so they don’t start… Read Full Article
Charcoal + Chickens = Healthy Backyard Flock
I bet you didn’t know that charcoal is healthy for chickens. In this article, I’m going to tell you exactly what I’m talking about. A few years ago, my husband got a wild hair to light a fire – right near our winter hay barn. When the fire department had left, and… Read Full Article
How To Care For Your Baby Chicks Weeks 7-16 [Podcast]
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Last week we tackled your backyard chicken’s first 6 weeks, and in this episode we take on weeks 7-16! (Want to listen to last week’s episode first? Click here!) Weeks 7-16 are a little bit different then weeks 1-6 (especially weeks 11-16!) so we break down how you should care for your chicks each… Read Full Article
Natural Easter Egg Dyes: Create Beautiful One-of-A-Kind Easter Eggs!
Growing up, we didn’t use natural Easter egg dyes to celebrate the holiday. Instead, we used those chemical dyes you can buy at the grocery store. As I’ve learned more and more about the negative impact commercial dyes can have on our bodies, we’ve switched to using all natural Easter egg dyes that we… Read Full Article
How To Care For Baby Chicks Weeks 1-6 [Podcast]
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Baby chicks require special care – that’s pretty much a fact. And they’re fragile! Luckily, in this episode, we delve into the care they need week by week, as we explore the first 6 weeks of your new flock members’ lives. (Want to learn about weeks 7-16? Click here for the next episode!)… 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
High Protein Bonding Time Treat For Backyard Chickens
Who doesn’t love spending bonding time with their backyard chickens? I know I do! The time I spend with my chickens is the highlight of my day, and I’m sure it is for you, too. And what better way to spend time with your flock then feeding them treats they’ll ADORE?? This week’s… Read Full Article
Why Is There Water In My Eggs? Today’s Q&A!
Today’s daily question comes from a reader who’s finding water in the eggs her hens lay. Yep, it was a mystery to me at first as well, but after asking some questions, I was able to sort out why this hen has been laying eggs filled with water – and my answer is not… Read Full Article
9 Chicken Breeds Perfect for Beginners!
I’ve gotten a lot of questions lately about which breeds are best for a backyard flock for the first time owner. First, congrats on making the leap into chicken ownership! Watching your birds scratch and interact with each other is one of the most relaxing past times I can think of. They’re great… Read Full Article
Pumpkin Seed, Cayenne, & Wormwood Deworming Treat For Backyard Chickens!
If your chickens have worms, it can seriously derail their egg laying. Worms (aka freeloaders) rob your hens of vital nutrients while making it more difficult to pass manure, and generally just trash the insides of your chickens – so you gotta get rid of them (and it doesn’t hurt to be proactive). … Read Full Article