"Before you fall for their hilarious head feathers, here are a few facts you will want to know about Polish Chickens. I added them to my flock purely for their personality and beautiful plumage." Read more about Polish chickens here bit.ly/3qALFO3 🐓🐔

It's #funfactfriday! The bills of geese are sensitive with many touch receptors, similar to those in our fingertips and palms ✋☀️

It's #funfactfriday! All domestic ducks are descended from either the Mallard or the Muscovy duck!🦆

"It’s the end of January in Minnesota. I enjoy gardening, being outside with my family and pets, and going for long walks on lazy summer days. We are far from that here, so I decided to bring some green into our home this week!" Read more here bit.ly/34l3tnG🌱🌿

"It’s February! This is going to annoy some of you I’m sure, but I love the month of February. I have always loved Valentine’s day and try to make this holiday a little extra special. I always feel like it’s fun to celebrate those we love!" bit.ly/3HIokjH

"Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite breeds. Who am I kidding! I feel like all the breeds are my favorite! I haven’t had a great experience with that breed. Today, it’s all about Brahmas!" Learn all about Brahma Chickens here bit.ly/3s3ESNE🐔🐓

"Spring is almost here! If you're like me, you're excited to add some chicks to your flock! Whether adding new breeds, or re-stocking on your old favorites, preparation is key!" bit.ly/3K7qBFT 🐣🐥

"Easter Egg Trees were a big deal when I was kid in Germany. All the German families I knew spent hours blowing out eggs, decorating the eggs, and hanging them from a lovely “tree” they kept as a centerpiece on their table." Learn how here bit.ly/3tR1Ubi 🥚

"Are you excited to grow your own vegetables this year? Here are a few things to do to prep your garden for the flurry of planting!" Read more here bit.ly/35pRAxD 🌱☀️

"Something I do every year is plant marigolds around the garden fence. This creates a beautiful border that deters garden pests as well as provides my chickens with a yummy and healthy snack!" Read more about the benefits of marigolds here bit.ly/3xaJmol 🌼

"When you first start raising chickens, there are a lot of new terms that you have to learn. One topic that can still be slightly confusing is the difference between infertile eggs and fertilized eggs." Check it out here bit.ly/38UtEEl 🥚

"Building a compost bin and allowing nature to convert raw manure, wood chips, yard waste and organic kitchen matter is a productive and easy way to use chickens to increase garden abundance." Learn how here bit.ly/3xgLCJA 🐓

"Hatching your own eggs at home is a really fun way to add to your flock. We’re going to discuss the timeline of developing eggs and how you can manage them if you’re incubating them artificially." Read more here bit.ly/3MGDVlB 🥚🐣

It's National Weed Your Garden Day! Here is your annual reminder to spend an extra 5-10 minutes weeding your garden 🌱☀️ Share your favorite gardening tip in the comments below!

2022 baby chicks came to the Post Office this morning and we got them settled in and off to a good start! Thanks again to Hoover's Hatchery® for sponsoring our project again this year! Rudd Rangers are the official broiler powering the Stock Cropper!!!

"It's easy for people to assume that animals see things the way we do, but that’s not the case. Animal vision varies greatly. Like most birds, chickens see the world differently than their human caretakers." Read more here bit.ly/3NqFxjN 🐓

Update: the chicks, generously❤️donated by Hoover's Hatchery® , are growing well on Nature's Grown Organic chick feed. Eggs from our free-ranging, certified organic hens are available for purchase in our Creekside Shop @ Amazing Space campus.

"One of the most interesting aspects of owning your own chickens is the beautiful array of colors that you can get. Do hens always lay the same color egg? Or does egg color change over time?"🥚 bit.ly/3IKPh7I

Maintaining a proper diet and keeping hens comfortable will allow them to produce incredible eggs and do it well. Today we’re going to discuss what causes an egg bound hen, what to look for, and how to treat them. So, let’s get started!" bit.ly/3odHLsw

Hoover's Hatchery® Rudd Rangers getting close to butcher time. Love watching them pick apart the sorghum heads the sheep skipped.