June 28, 2021
Why Are Chicken Eggs Wet?
The dampness dries within seconds and forms a protective barrier around the egg called the “cuticle” (or “bloom”).
June 1, 2021
Swedish Flower Hen
The Swedish Flower Hen is known for its beautiful feather tips, which resemble flowers and are the inspiration for the breed’s name.
May 13, 2021
Do Backyard Eggs Have Better Nutrition?
A chicken’s natural diet consists of grasses and other green plants, seeds, insects and worms. Yet, most commercially raised hens get only grain and mash.
July 29, 2020
2-Hour DIY Fire Pit
With just a modest budget and a couple of hours of your time, you can make your own great looking fire pit.
April 13, 2020
A Call To Live Differently
As I thought about what I see happening in our world — to our food, to our pace of life, to our values…that feeling began to take shape, like the focusing of a camera lens.
April 12, 2020
10 Things About Chickens You Didn’t Know
Here are some fun facts about chickens that most people don’t learn until they have their own backyard flock. You might be surprised at some of these.
April 10, 2020
7 Ways Raising Chickens Is Great For Your Kids
How can we create a home where the mind grows, becomes curious, is engaged and explores? What activities can promote this?
April 9, 2020
Australorp
The black variety of the Australorp breed has feathers that take on a gorgeous purple and green hue in sunlight.
April 8, 2020
Chicken Coop Type & Placement
How big should your coop be? What should it look like? Where should you put it? Should it be permanent or movable? These are all questions you need to consider when planning your coop.
