It has been just over a year since we became mealworm farmers and I have had folks ask, “So how’s it going?” It is going
Tag: Chicken
Why DE is NOT the antichrist!
Diatomaceous earth is a naturally occurring substance. I have written about it before, but recently, it has been given a bad rap by some folks
Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z (Book Review and Giveaway)
I was delighted recently to receive a copy of Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z from the author, Sarah Rosedahl. As soon as I
When Raptors Come to Call
Heads up!!! No really, look up! Why? Well because it is fall raptor migration time and if you have chickens, well, you need to be aware.
Be An Egg Snob
I am an egg snob. Don’t get me wrong, for years I ate store eggs. I didn’t know any better. To me an egg was an
Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch
Chicken stock is used in many recipes, but where does it come from? Well, for most folks it comes in a can or a box
The Making of an Egg, Why Calcium is Important to Hens
If you own chickens, you know there is nothing so wonderful or delicious as fresh eggs. Every day we go out and feed the hens
Can I Sell My Backyard Eggs?
This week’s question comes from Nola and she asked me: “I keep hens for eggs. I got them for fun and to have natural, healthy
Do we eat our own?
This weeks question to the Farm Girl (that’s me!!) comes to us from Rebecca. She want to know: Do you eat your chickens? If so
The Perfect “Hard Boiled” Egg
I am going to let you in on a big secret….. ready? The perfect hard boiled egg is NOT boiled!! Seriously! But how can that
So you want to raise some chickens?
Chickens, there is something about having a few roaming your backyard. They are fun to look at, have distinct personalities, and provide amazingly yummy eggs.
Chick Fever! Eco Glow Brooder Giveaway!!!
Many people are catching chick fever! Are you planning on bringing home baby chicks this spring? If so you should take a moment right now
How to make a blown egg……
Last year I made the oldest country kid a blown egg ornament for Christmas. Not just any egg mind you…. But from the first egg
Predator Party… Bye Bye Mr. Hawk!!!
So there I was… minding my own business…. going about my day when I heard the weirdest sound ever. I could tell it was coming
Do Your Chicken Have Mites!?!?!
I can honestly say we have never had mites, thank goodness. Well then why am I writing a piece about mites? Well because there is a