Thinking about raising chickens—or already knee-deep in feathers and feed? You’re in the right place! In my house I’m known as the bird lady. I love my backyard chickens and I am here to share my knowledge!
This category is all about sharing the joys (and the occasional chaos) of backyard chicken keeping. From tips for beginners to coop ideas, flock care, and funny stories from my own feathered crew, you’ll find everything you need to keep your hens happy, healthy, and thriving. Whether you’re just starting your homesteading journey or simply love your chickens like family, welcome to the flock!
As the days grow shorter and the pace of life slows, I’m reminded that even my chickens follow nature’s rhythm. Each year, when the feathers start to fall and egg baskets grow lighter, it’s their signal to rest and renew. The molting season is a time of quiet transformation, a gentle reminder that growth often…
When you raise backyard chickens, you’re always looking for ways to keep your flock healthy without loading the coop with toxic chemicals. That’s where First Saturday Lime comes in. It’s a natural product that’s been making waves in the chicken-keeping world (and even landed on Shark Tank!). I’ve been using it for the past year…
When you look at the top of a chicken’s head, one of the first things you notice is that funny red fleshy growth, the comb, and dangling below the beak, the wattles. To new chicken keepers, they might look a little odd, but trust me, these features play an important role in the life of…
We talk a lot about egg production when it comes to backyard chickens, but what happens when your hens start slowing down… or even stop altogether? Yep, just like humans, chickens go through a version of menopause, often called henopause. And it’s not just the hens; some people even chat about henopausal ducks, too! As…