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Lentil and Kale Soup

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Got Eggs? Bake It: Fresh Berry Clafoutis

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Bake It: Tilly's Tornado Cake

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Tips for Keeping the Chicken Coop Tidy in Winter

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Get Dirty: How to Plant a Window Box

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Chickens as Organic Garden Helpers

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A Leprechaun Garden

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10 Reasons for Decline in Backyard Chicken Egg Production

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Placement of the Beehives

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You Might Have Mites on Your Backyard Chickens

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Book Review: Raising Chickens for Dummies

November 16, 2010
Rating:  ***** This is an excellent book for those interested in backyard chicken raising.  The authors, Kimberly Willis and Rob Ludlow, are extremely knowledgeable.  Even though I am not a huge fan of the “dummies” books, I have found this book to be an easy read, not too technical and quite thorough. Topics covered in…

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Treat Ball

November 15, 2010
Well they absolutely love the new treat ball!  Today it is filled with apples, lettuce and strawberries.  It keeps them entertained for about 2 hours. I think that this is going to be very useful once winter boredom arrives. Plus it is an opportunity to supplement their diet with fresh organic produce.   Tilly, Sunshine and Chocolate…

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Crossing the Road

November 14, 2010
Today I did a major clean out of the garage.  While I was doing this, I figured that the flock could get a little extra time free ranging this morning and early afternoon.  As I was cleaning, I checked on the chickens now and then.  Tilly, the Australorp, is the head hen.  Wherever Tilly goes, the…

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

November 13, 2010
This yummy buffalo chicken dip is awesome for game day on the weekend.  You may even need to double the recipe!  Serve it with tortilla chips and it is sure to be a hit at your next party.  One note of caution, I do not recommend substituting the brand names listed below.  I have and…

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Have you heard about Tastebook?

November 11, 2010
My sisters and I are living on separate coasts of this country.  However, we remain close and are always sharing recipes with one another.  My sister came across this terrific idea!  It is called Tastebook.  It allows members to create cookbooks with their own personal recipes as well as importing fabulous recipes from well known popular…

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Coming Home

November 9, 2010
I had a terrific time on the West Coast and now I am finally home.  I missed my family and those chickens.  My husband, the chicken sitter, tells me that they all were good and he was able to take care of them without any problems.  I think he actually might have even enjoyed it. I…

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So You Want to Raise Backyard Chickens: 4 of a 5 Part Series

November 8, 2010
THE FIRST SIX WEEKS I think that you will be utterly amazed at the pace in which these adorable little chickens grow! Don’t blink because you will miss it! Take the time to enjoy them.  They should start to develop a pecking order. Every flock has one.  By watching your flock, you will be able to determine things such as; Who…

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