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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!

Cream Legbar Chickens: My Favorite Blue Egg Layers

Up close photo of a female cream legbar chicken in green grass

As a chicken keeper, I have had the joy of raising many different chicken breeds, but few have stolen my heart quite like my two Cream Legbar chickens. These birds are some of my absolute favorites in my flock, not only because of their friendly personalities but also because they lay the most beautiful blue […]

Backyard Chicken Seasonal Care and Chicken Coop Maintenance

a block of 4 pictures of chickens. first being baby chicks in spring, second is brown chickens in summer, third is one chicken in fall, and fourth is a chicken in the winter snow

Raising backyard chickens is a rewarding experience, but keeping your feathered friends happy and healthy requires year-round attention to their care and environment. Regular maintenance of your chicken coop and seasonal adjustments can go a long way in ensuring your flock thrives through all weather conditions. Let’s break down the best practices for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal care to maintain a clean and comfortable environment for […]

The Pros and Cons of Raising Backyard Chickens

close up on chicken in side coop in back yard

I absolutely love and adore my flock. Their unique personalities and quirky behaviors bring me so much joy every day. Watching them peck around the yard, take dust baths, and interact with one another is endlessly entertaining. But as much as I love them, I have to admit—keeping chickens can be a lot of work too. […]