With winter fast approaching I’ve had a lot of people asking me how to keep your chickens warm in the winter. Not only that, they’ve actually said they gave up raising chickens all together because they couldn’t keep them alive! I was absolutely shocked by this because I’ve had at least 3 people in […]
Deciding to keep a rooster in your flock can be a tough decision! But if you’re planning on raising a dual purpose flock they are a must! (Unfortunately there’s no immaculate conception with chickens!) **Debating on a dual purpose flock? You can learn more about how we raise them here. But you […]
How To Build A Brooder House And Why You Need One We love broodies around here! I know, there are tons of posts out there on how to stop broodiness, but if you raise dual purpose chickens those broody hens are something that you rely on! Bringing in a new batch (or 2, or 4, or…) […]
Can You Dye Brown Eggs?? This is a question I get every Easter! “Can you dye brown eggs?” I’m very adamant that I DO NOT buy eggs from the store! I also do not have any chickens that lay white eggs. So, should we give up the tradition of coloring Easter eggs? We raise Buff Orpingtions that […]
Why You Need Nasturtium In Your Garden Nasturtium has become one of my all time favorite annuals! With everything else that I start from seed each year, the ease of this flower is what won me over first. Not to mention how easy it is to save seeds. But, there are so many other benefits that […]
