Articles by DobieLover

*~*~WARNING~*~* This is a VERY long, PICTURE HEAVY coop build article. Brew a pot of coffee, get comfy and enjoy (I hope!) Less than one year into my life with chickens I became one of those people. You know who I'm talking about. The people who swear up one wall and down another that they will...

If you are unfamiliar with the signs of a broody, this is what to look for. The very first sign is a puffed-up hen sitting in your nest box. The turkey walk is the next sign to look for. The hen will do this when off the nest, around the feeder and when making her way back to the nest. The...

I make a frittata every Sunday night so I have a fast healthy breakfast I can eat before dashing off to work. You can make a frittata out pretty much any vegetables you have on hand and is a great use for all those fresh eggs! Here is a quick recipe that I made last Sunday: 1 lb ground pork...

I chose to place my coop alongside our wooded area about 40 feet from our back deck door. This location is sheltered from the harsh winds and remains shady for most of the day. I found a great basic coop plan by TheCreativeMom I liked the look of the coop but made several modifications: I...

Another homemade recipe that I throw together regularly. I love eating whole healthy food but don't have time to cook every day. Crock pot to the rescue! Ingredients 1 large smoked turkey leg 4-6 stalks celery, coarsely chopped with leaves 1 large onion (any kind), coarsely chopped 4-6 peeled...