ByJen
If your free-range chickens have claimed your porch as their personal hangout spot, you’re not alone. Here’s what actually works to keep them off — without confining your flock.
ByJen
When I started researching Orpingtons for my flock, I thought the color choice would be simple. Then I fell down the rabbit hole — Blue vs. Lavender, APA-recognized vs. non-standard.
ByJen
My first Australorp was named Luna — black chickens just have that effect on you. Here are 200+ names organized by vibe so you can find the perfect fit.
ByJen
Cast iron can look more complicated than it is — but I’ve been baking in my Lodge loaf pan every week for two years and it’s easier than you think.
ByJen
Around here, the moment the days start getting longer, the egg production goes from a trickle to a flood. Here’s your full game plan for using up a surplus.
ByJen
The Zevo fly trap is a small plug-in device that uses UV and blue light to attract flying insects, then traps them on a sticky adhesive cartridge hidden at the back.
ByJen
A mason jar vacuum sealer is a small handheld device that sucks the oxygen out of a sealed mason jar and creates an airtight seal — and it makes a real difference in how long your food stays fresh.
ByJen
If you just ordered straight-run chicks and are staring down five roosters you didn’t plan on, you are not alone.
ByJen
I made my first batch of lavender tincture the summer I couldn’t figure out what to do with all my dried lavender — and that little amber bottle has been the most-used thing in my medicine cabinet ever since.
ByJen
I started making my own oatmeal honey soap after I noticed what it was doing for my daughter’s eczema-prone skin — and then did the math on what I’d been spending.
