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By and large, backyard chickens are pretty tough cookies. But even the toughest hen needs a little extra TLC to help get her through the coldest times of the year. We live in Minnesota, so many people ask me about how to keep chickens in winter? … [Continue reading]
Here at Ellie and Her Chickens, we live in the frigid upper midwest. Minnesota has one of the lowest average temperatures of the contiguous United States with temperate getting down to -40 degrees at times. Shocking, I know. … [Continue reading]
Bathing and grooming your backyard chickens may not be something you have thought about. After all, chickens are pretty low maintenance pets. And most of the time your backyard chickens will get along fine grooming their feathers and enjoying a dust … [Continue reading]
Today we I want to share with you Ariel's story, how she was tragically injured and we were able to save her! My Mom shared Ariel's story on her blog, and now I am sharing my version here.... … [Continue reading]
The concept of free-range chickens is great, but it does include its dangers. Your girls are going to be exposed to nature, the neighbor’s dog, raccoons, you name it! A chicken tractor is a great solution to get your chickens outside and happy, … [Continue reading]
Everybody loves popsicles on hot summer days. Chickens like popsicles on hot summer days too! Today we are making healthy probiotic kombucha popsicles for chickens. … [Continue reading]
I think everybody knows that chickens love things like seeds, mealworms, and corn. This is a nice healthy recipe for nice healthy chicks! A great way to reuse toilet paper rolls, and also treat your chickens: Healthy Chicken Seed Roll Treats … [Continue reading]
Almost everyone loves birthday cake on their birthdays. Chickens also like it! So this is a recipe of how to make Birthday Cake for Chickens! I hope your chickens enjoy it too! … [Continue reading]
Did you know chickens love jello?! This is a recipe that is jello. Hens also like things like dried mealworms, sunflower seeds, cracked corn, shaved veggie peals, chopped fruit in the jello. Today we are making Jello Treats for Chickens! … [Continue reading]