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Category: Backyard Chickens

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!

Warm Mash for Chickens: A Cozy Winter Treat

a flock of chickens enjoying a bowl of warm mash

When cold weather rolls in, a warm mash is one of the best ways to give your backyard chickens an extra boost of warmth and nutrition. It’s simple, comforting, and feels a little like making breakfast for your feathered family. If you’ve ever wondered what should go into a warm mash, how it supports your […]

Chicken Molting: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Help

a brown and white hen molting, missing feathers with chickens blurred in the background

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 […]

How to Use First Saturday Lime for Chickens

a close up shot of a bag of First Saturday Lime

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 […]

Everything You Wanted to Know About Chicken Combs and Wattles

Brown chicken with bright red comb and waddle

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 […]