Chickens, frostbite, and cold. These three things don’t necessarily all mix well, do they? Yes, chickens can get frostbite, and yes, they can spring back from it. Every year on our farm, we have to tackle frostbite on combs, wattles, and the occasional toe. You’d think living in the South, we wouldn’t have chickens getting… Read Full Article
How To Keep Outside Cats Warm In The Winter
As temperatures continue to drop on the farm, I’ve gotten more worried about our cat, Boss, who is an indoor/outdoor kitty. So, I’ve been researching how to keep outside cats warm in the winter so I can make sure he’s around for years. Boss is one of our mousers, and in addition to being… Read Full Article
How to Keep a Camper Warm in the Winter
Thinking of living full time in an RV in winter? Learning how to keep a camper warm in the winter is easy! I know many of you are pioneering winter travelers or committed to living full time in an RV in winter. While I’m not a huge camper, ever since we got our… Read Full Article
Easy & Adorable DIY Holiday Herb & Berry Coop Wreath!
We all know herbs are healthy to feed your hens, so making a holiday herb wreath with berries is the perfect way to give your flock herbal goodness while making a cute & stylish coop decoration! Making an herb wreath is really easy – in fact, the hardest thing you’ll do is decide WHICH… Read Full Article
How To Heat A Greenhouse In Winter
Wondering how to keep a greenhouse warm in winter without investing in electric or fuel-supplied heating systems? Yes, it can be done. And without adding any more costs to your household budget. I mean, who needs another bill right? Right. Now, you might be wondering why bother keeping your greenhouse warm… Read Full Article
How To Keep A Chicken Coop Warm In Winter
Not sure how to keep a chicken coop warm in winter? Then pull up a chair, because we got quite a few (battle-tested) ideas for you today. (Want to know how to keep your flock’s water from freezing? Get my genius hacks here). While the winters never get too brutal here in… Read Full Article
How to Stay Warm in Winter Without Heat
I, for one, am not the biggest fan of electricity. In fact, I try to avoid it if possible. But with winter on its way, and the likely power outages (anyone remember Snowmageddon where most of Washington DC was out of power for a couple weeks?) you’ll want to know how to stay warm in… Read Full Article
Use This Insanely Foolproof Hack To Keep Your Chicken’s Water From Freezing This Winter!
Cold weather will soon be here….and that means frozen chicken waterers. The last thing we want on our farm is for our hens to go without water but it’s sometimes hard to avoid when the temperatures drop – especially if those stainless steel nipples are involved. (Want to get 7 more GENIUS hacks to… Read Full Article
Homemade Car De-Icer Spray That’s Ridiculously Easy To Make
Homemade car de-icer spray is so easy to make that you’ll never have to buy the commercial stuff again. Most places in the US are under snow – it’s a fact. And it’s something that makes me miserable, especially since it forces me to take a few extra steps before I can head out… Read Full Article
5 Important Chicken Decisions To Make Before Spring Arrives
Spring will be here in just 90 days….are you ready? Although it’s the dead of winter, spring will be here before we know it….and there’s several decisions you should make NOW to prepare your flock for warmer weather. In this episode, we look at 5 decisions you should make before spring arrives. You’ll… Read Full Article