So, we have mice and rats in the chicken coop. Not really in the coop but the shed right next to it. Our coop is really a hen house The traditional coop is a structure that you walk in. Ours…
I try to give our girls a good chicken check up once a month. I have it on my calendar for the first weekend every month. Although, with busy schedules, that’s easier said than done! So, every day, when I…
Summer is right around the corner and things are heating up in Texas. How do we keep our chickens cool in summer? This post contains affiliate links. I may earn money from purchases at no additional cost to you. One…
Last year, when we got Hazel, little did I know but she had two of the most common parasites in backyard chickens – lice and scaly leg mites. I was new to backyard chickens and had no idea what signs…
There are 5 deadly mistakes that many new chicken owners make. We made a few of these ourselves but, luckily, we didn’t lose any birds. These are all equally important to know if raising backyard chickens. Not Enough Room You…
Peeps are a cornerstone of Easter. With the bright colors, they make the perfect addition to your kid’s Easter Baskets. But does anyone really eat them? My mother-in-law still gets my grown kids Peeps and gives them a little Easter…
Chickens are curious creatures and sometimes get into things that cause injury. You may also have birds picking on one another or face a predator attack. Knowing some basic wound care treatments to treat your chickens can be helpful. It’s…
We are blessed to have an abundance of fresh eggs. Last month, our six girls laid 130. We ate as many as we wanted and gave away quite a few. One of my favorite egg recipes is this Simple Breakfast…