Egg colors all depends on the breed of chicken. The number one question that I get is what makes the eggs the variety of colors. When we started building up our flock of chickens, we decided we wanted a mixed flock with a rainbow of egg colors. Last year, we added chocolate brown egg layers and ... Read More about Egg Colors and Chicken Breeds
Transplanting Garlic in the Spring
Transplanting garlic is an easy task, but vital to the health of the garlic plants. Walking the property in Spring, I realized I did not harvest a lot of our garlic bulbs last year. They all sprouted over winter. This was quite the surprise, just when I thought that we didn't plant enough last ... Read More about Transplanting Garlic in the Spring
How We Lost 15 Chickens in One Night
Yes, we lost 15 chickens all in one night. I was working in the office on Saturday morning. Dave walks in and asked me when the last time I counted the chickens, because it looks like we were missing quite a few. I panicked I ran up to the Hen House and let them out of their run. Grabbed ... Read More about How We Lost 15 Chickens in One Night
Digging a Temporary Ditch Around the Hen House
Are your chickens drowning in a constant puddle of water? Mine are! I found myself digging a temporary ditch around the Hen House to prevent future issues. Once Spring arrives, we will figure our a more permanent plan. This last Fall, we built an extension to our Hen House to hold all 49 ... Read More about Digging a Temporary Ditch Around the Hen House
Ways to Use Lavender & Peppermint Essential Oils
Essential oils can be very beneficial in our daily lives. This Lavender & Peppermint Essential Oil roller bottle is perfect for those of us who have very sensitive, itchy skin. With minimal ingredients, it is very easy and quick to make. What you need to make this lavender & ... Read More about Ways to Use Lavender & Peppermint Essential Oils