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Time for Catching Up and Silver Linings

April 15, 2020

It’s hard to believe that we have been home for the past month except for going to work at my husband’s and my respective jobs in healthcare. Life has become a bit surreal and most things that we would consider mundane such as going to the grocery store, running errands and even getting a haircut…

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DIY Projects

Social Distancing: 12 Ways to Keep Busy at Home

March 13, 2020

Social Distancing. Some of us may be spending more time at home and changing up our daily routines for a little while. For many, life is already disrupted. Lately, it’s been giving me time to think about some clever and fun ways to not only keep myself but my kids occupied. I can’t say that…

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Chickens Health Issues

Ovarian Cancer in Backyard Chickens

February 24, 2020

I’ve wanted to write this post on ovarian cancer in backyard chickens for a while. But it has taken me some time to do the research so that I can share it with you today. Lately, there is quite a deal of discussion on social media forums about how to deal with hens that experience…

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Crafts DIY Projects

Workshop: Create an Herbal and Citrus Apothecary Garland

February 5, 2020

I’m gearing up to head out to Belton, Texas for this year’s Mother Earth News Fair. I’m super excited to be heading back to Texas this year. I can’t wait! I’ve been invited to share a few presentations as well as do a hands-on-workshop with some of the attendees. As you know I love crafting!…

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Chickens Coop Care Health Issues Seasonal Care

Snow Blind: Why Won’t My Chickens Walk on Snow?

January 24, 2020

It wasn’t until the first snow fall, that I discovered chickens are snow blind. At first, I could not figure out why the chickens did not want to leave their coop. I tossed out some mealworms to entice them, but they did budge from the coop door. Was it too cold? Too windy? Too wet?…

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Christmas Crafts Family Fun Holiday Winter

Handmade Holiday: Ornament Topiary

December 15, 2019

One of the wonderful things about Christmas is the opportunity to make handmade gifts for friends and family. Each year, I make items that I have been inspired by, sometimes from the stores or sometimes online. In the past, I had seen many wreaths made from glass ornaments, but this year, I decided to create…

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Chickens

Thirty Little Things: Week One

December 4, 2019

Lately, I find myself noticing the little things more after my loss last year. The little things are with us everyday. So, I’ve decided to invite folks on Instagram over the next few weeks to share the little things in life that bring a smile to your face or a flutter to your heart. We…

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Chickens Coop Care Predators

Flock Safety: Backyard Chicken Predators

November 22, 2019

Over the years, I’ve written quite a bit about backyard chicken predators, including a few different post on how to best predator-proof your chickens’ home. Meanwhile, emails and questions about chicken predators fill my inbox on a regular basis. Therefore, I thought that it might be time to do a more extensive post on what…

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Chickens

Start Chicken Keeping this Weekend

November 14, 2019

Often I receive questions and emails about getting started with chickens. I get so excited for new chicken keepers and love welcoming them to this community. Some people that I hear from, start their chicken keeping adventure with day old chicks. Others want to skip the baby stages and welcome pullets or hens that are…

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Chickens Seasonal Care Stories from Our Nest

Falling with the Flock: Fall with Chickens

November 8, 2019

We are in for some chillier temperatures this coming week, so I decided it was time to start winterizing the chicken coop. I always have a hard time saying goodbye to the warm weather. Perhaps the chickens do too. I love spending time during fall with the chickens, but I have been finding them spending…

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Lentil and Kale Soup

Got Eggs? Bake It: Fresh Berry Clafoutis

Bake It: Tilly's Tornado Cake

Tips for Keeping the Chicken Coop Tidy in Winter

Get Dirty: How to Plant a Window Box

Chickens as Organic Garden Helpers

A Leprechaun Garden

10 Reasons for Decline in Backyard Chicken Egg Production

Placement of the Beehives

You Might Have Mites on Your Backyard Chickens

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Time for Catching Up and Silver Linings

Social Distancing: 12 Ways to Keep Busy at Home

Ovarian Cancer in Backyard Chickens

Workshop: Create an Herbal and Citrus Apothecary Garland

Snow Blind: Why Won’t My Chickens Walk on Snow?

Handmade Holiday: Ornament Topiary

Thirty Little Things: Week One

Flock Safety: Backyard Chicken Predators

Start Chicken Keeping this Weekend

Falling with the Flock: Fall with Chickens

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