Possibly you’ve seen the memes related to backyard chicken owners and the telltale signs of addiction. They’re pretty funny and can be spot on. We were like that in the beginning too: Buying chicks, adolescent hens and roos, and always keeping our eyes open for more. But how do you know when you have tooContinue reading “Adding More and More Birds to Your Existing Flock”
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Our DIY Den Project
A 3+ YEAR ENDEAVOR: Part Two Since our lines are buried next to a tree, we were told by our electric company that they got tangled in a tree of heaven on our property, instantly denying our claim, explaining that since the tree is on our property, the power surges and resultant losses were ourContinue reading “Our DIY Den Project”
Our DIY Den Project
When my husband and I first married, we soon moved into an established neighborhood in West Plano, a suburb of Dallas, with traditional homes, surrounded by big trees and small yards. Very small yards compared to where we are now. We were one of the many (read ~ 10 million) Americans affected by the housing bubble and subsequent
Why I started Blogging
My name is Kristina, and I’m a part-time employee, wife, and mother of three daughters, two of whom are still at home. Ever since I was little I loved writing and animals; I used to want to be a veterinarian when I was small until I found out there were certain things vets were requiredContinue reading “Why I started Blogging”
The Complexities of Owning a Rooster
Have you ever experienced both the good and bad side of a rooster, you know, where one day he’ll attack you and the next he does something amazing
The Best Shelters for Your Flock
I already mentioned in a previous post that when we had our broilers we only had a temporary shelter, however when our daughters brought home 8 chicks from East Texas, my husband had to
Crazy Rooster Behavior
It was after our daughters brought home our first batch of chicks that we started noticing changes in our rooster Casanova. He seemed highly interested and invested in the chicks,
New Chicks
My girls went to visit their grandparents in East Texas, and while they were there, they went by the local feed store and picked up seven chicks, which ended up being quite different than our first batch of birds. They decided on a few different breeds: Ameracauna,
Getting Started on Having and Raising Chickens
I live in a small town southwest of Oklahoma City, but originally I’m from Dallas, so I’m more familiar with fashion and makeup trends than I am with a farm and chickens. My first experience with chickens was several years ago on my mother-in-law’s ranch in East Texas, unless you count eating chicken. She ordered some Rhode Island Reds, which at the time I had no idea what that meant. I certainly wasn’t aware