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Fall Fun for Backyard Chickens

October 4, 2019

Poor chickens, sometimes fall doesn’t seem like much fun for our flocks or us. The amount of daylight begins to decrease and along with that, the annual molting begins. Eggs supply dwindles and even our most social of chickens would prefer to not be handled as much. But, it doesn’t mean that fall can’t be…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

It Doesn’t Get Easier: Saying Goodbye to Lucy

May 13, 2019

I didn’t expect to find Lucy dead on the floor of the coop as I went in that bright sunny afternoon the Friday before Easter. I had just seen her in the morning and she and I had our usually interaction. As I was busying myself tidying up the coop, Lucy was my constant companion,…

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Giveaways

3 Pound Tub of Chubby Mealworms Giveaway

February 8, 2019

Over the years it’s been so great getting to connect with amazing companies that support backyard chicken owners. Chubby Mealworms has been a dear friend to Tilly’s Nest and have been sharing their awesome products with my flock for over 3 years. We look forward to getting their packages in the mail and think you…

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Chickens Coop Care Health Issues Seasonal Care

How Much Should I Be Feeding My Backyard Chickens?

November 7, 2018

I actually get this question quite a bit. So, it seemed only prudent to write a post about chickens and their eating habits. By now, I’m sure that you have figured out that chickens know what they like. They also are sometimes hesitant to try new things, like the time I plopped a whole pumpkin…

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Stories from Our Nest

Life’s Seasons

October 17, 2018

Hello friends. I wanted to take a moment to share the past few months with you. Life has thrown us an unexpected curve. We lost my Dad of 28 years unexpectedly this summer after dealing with some things since spring. It threw us all into a tail spin and all of us went into survival…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Chicken Language: Listen to Common Chicken Vocalizations

April 25, 2018

I’m having so much fun traveling and sharing my new book, How to Speak Chicken. I can’t tell you how many emails, messages, and in-person requests that I have received to create recordings of the chickens’ vocalizations that I share and “translate in my book”. Chickens have their own language, and over the years I…

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Chickens Health Issues Seasonal Care

Can I Get Salmonella From My Backyard Chickens?

March 5, 2018

It is in the news again and I suspect that as the popularity of keeping backyard chickens continues to rise, so will the cases of salmonella. I haven’t really chimed in on this topic, so I think it is time. I also think that it is very important not to leave our common sense at…

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Chickens Gardening Gardening with Chickens Plants

Luck of the Flock: Planting Clover for Chickens

March 17, 2017

Discovering clover for the first time. I absolutely love to see lawns filled with clover. Did you know that not only does it help to support the lawn but their blooms are well loved by bees? It is not uncommon for me to see the plants’ blooms buzzing with my bees.…

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Chickens Gardening Gardening with Chickens Plants Seasonal Care

8 Top Vines to Grow on Your Chicken Coop

March 13, 2017

I love gardening with chickens. It has been something that I have enjoyed immensely over the years. One of the most beneficial ways to maximize your space in the garden is to think vertically by adding climbing vines. This gardening trick allows you to make the most of the garden space that you have available.…

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Chickens Stories from Our Nest

Feathered Friends: Backyard Chickens

November 16, 2016

Feathered friends are the best. My flock is in many ways how I recharge my batteries, ground myself, and take time to relax. Read more

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Sharing an inspired life from the New England seaside. Chickens, Bees, Gardens, Art and Yummy Goodness.

Fall Fun for Backyard Chickens

It Doesn’t Get Easier: Saying Goodbye to Lucy

3 Pound Tub of Chubby Mealworms Giveaway

How Much Should I Be Feeding My Backyard Chickens?

Life’s Seasons

Chicken Language: Listen to Common Chicken Vocalizations

Can I Get Salmonella From My Backyard Chickens?

Luck of the Flock: Planting Clover for Chickens

8 Top Vines to Grow on Your Chicken Coop

Feathered Friends: Backyard Chickens

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