Pampered Chicken Mama

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Lavender Springtime Treat Mix For Chickens & Ducks

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It’s Tuesday treat time! Who doesn’t love lavender? I do, you do, and your hens sure do!   This week’s treat is bursting with herbs and protein (which is the best combination, don’t you think?) and you can make it for only a few dollars.   I thought I would change things up a bit… Read Full Article

Best Eggs Ever! Backyard Chicken Treat

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It’s spring, and yes, the hens are starting to lay again! Which means I get extra concerned about the quality of the eggs they lay.   Improving the egg quality a hen lays has been the subject of many studies.   The egg industry, after all, is concerned about getting as many eggs as possible,… Read Full Article

Make Lavender Syrup For Fun Desserts!

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I started making lavender syrup because I got bored with regular sugar syrup and I wanted a new way to use essential oils in my life.   You can diffuse oils, use them on your skin, or consume them – and lavender syrup takes cuisine to the next level.   It takes less than 10… Read Full Article

Amish Black Drawing Salve Homemade Recipe

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Have you ever been weeding or working with wood, and come inside with pricklies under your skin? Then you’ll want to grab a jar of my favorite Amish Black Drawing Salve!   Amish Black Drawing Salve is a traditional recipe that’s found a resurgence in our modern times – and it’s pretty easy to make… Read Full Article

Why Your Shampoos & Soaps Are Harming Your Daughter (And What To Do About It)

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Time for a truth bomb. If you use commercial soaps and shampoos from big box stores, the dollar store, etc, chances are you’re exposing your children to phthalates.   What the heck are phthalates?   I’m glad you asked. (Like, really glad). Phthalates are chemical compounds commonly found in all sorts of consumer products, like… Read Full Article

Bug Bite Relief Stick You Can Make Practically For Free

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Nothing is worse than bug bites, except watching your kids be really, really unhappy! In this article, I’m going to show you how to make an all-natural, bug bite relief stick.   When things get a bit creepy crawly on your skin, you CAN grab a bottle of over-the-counter stuff….but you’re taking your chances. We’re… Read Full Article