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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Introducing A Puppy to the Flock~Part 2

April 12, 2013

Sara Jane As with raising a child, caring for a new puppy is a similar adventure. Like children, they have no rules, they only work on impulse. They must start from square one. They learn where to go potty, how to express when they are hungry, tired and when their teeth hurt. They also begin…

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Main Dishes Recipes

Curry Chicken Salad

April 10, 2013

Yesterday I was craving curry chicken salad. It is a simple, easy recipe that comes together in a matter of minutes but tastes so rich and full of flavor. I had some left-over chicken that just worked perfectly. Whenever I make this I practically lick the bowl. Today, I’m sharing how you can make this…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Chicken T.V.- Starring Roles

April 7, 2013

Peering up for some snuggles, Oyster Cracker’s loving gaze is captured. If you are like me, you spend a great deal of time watching your backyard flock. On nice days and even on not so nice days, you can typically find me out in the gardens working, weeding, mulching or just plain procrastinating by the…

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Beekeeping Bees

9 Tips from a First Year Beekeeper

April 3, 2013

It has been almost 1 year since I started out on beekeeping. I hardly know everything, but the learning curve has been steep and I can say with confidence that I am a beekeeper. I read all that I could get my hands on. I took a local beekeeping class and joined the local beekeeper’s…

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Beekeeping Bees Hive Maintainance

First Week of April~Update on the Beehives

April 1, 2013

A fellow beekeeper’s hive with a healthy brood pattern (center of frame-each cell filled with a new baby bee waiting to emerge) As you read in my last post a few weeks ago, both beehives survived the winter and both underwent a bit of spring maintenance. Today, it was sixty degrees outside and the sun was…

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Crafts Easter Holiday

Italian Easter Bread

March 29, 2013

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Chickens Eggs Stories from Our Nest

Beautiful Eggs

March 27, 2013

To me, I find eggs some of the most beautiful things in the world. I love them most in their natural form, where their beauty sometimes takes my breath away. Not only are they beautiful for their size, shape and coloring, but their inner beauty is just magical. To see more of my egg…

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Giveaways

Giveaway: Brite Tap Chicken Waterer

March 25, 2013

Yes, it is true! We are giving away another Brite Tap Chicken Waterer from our sponsor, ChickenWaterer.com! Chick season is upon us and this is a great option for those of you who are just getting started. I cannot think of any other chicken waterer that grows up with your flock as this waterer does! You…

Eggs Recipes

My Favorite Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwich

March 22, 2013

This morning, I woke up crabby because we had at least six inches of snow overnight. I rolled out of bed and headed out on hopefully my final date with the snow blower and shovel for this season. Spring is taking its sweet time on arriving. I came in cold, wet and hungry. The bowl…

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Crafts Easter Family Fun Holiday

An Edible Easter Terrarium

March 20, 2013

It is hard to believe that Easter is so early this year! This is the one time of year that my sweet tooth really gets a craving! My favorite candies are the Cadbury Eggs filled with caramel. Last week I was off to the store to stock up on these once yearly offerings. While there,…

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10 Reasons for Decline in Backyard Chicken Egg Production

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Introducing A Puppy to the Flock~Part 2

Curry Chicken Salad

Chicken T.V.- Starring Roles

9 Tips from a First Year Beekeeper

First Week of April~Update on the Beehives

Italian Easter Bread

Beautiful Eggs

Giveaway: Brite Tap Chicken Waterer

My Favorite Fried Egg Breakfast Sandwich

An Edible Easter Terrarium

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