Have you read all of the top ten blog posts of 2021 from Better Hens and Gardens? It's always fun to go back and see what your favorite posts from the blog were. Each year, the most popular posts are an interesting mix of topics, so I thought I would share the top ten most-read blog posts with you, in case you missed any along the way! Let's start from the bottom of the top ten blog posts 2021...at number ten... 10. Weed-Be-Gone, A Safe & Easy Homemade Weedkiller This is how to make ... continue reading...
Easy DIY Natural Pine Cone Ornaments
These DIY natural pine cone Christmas tree ornaments are not only beautiful; they’re easy to make and inexpensive as well Pine cones (click HERE to learn more about pine cones) are a great crafting material for Christmas projects. They’re plentiful, versatile, and you can find them for free. Did you know there are male and female pine cones? These spray-painted pine cone ornaments are a great example of a fun way to turn a simple pine cone into a lovely piece of holiday decor, using just ... continue reading...
Healthy Chicken Chili
This healthy chicken chili is really more like a stew - just full of chicken and lots of red and yellow peppers. It's a tomato-based chili that doesn't contain beans. It can be made with chicken breasts from the grocery store but is really tastiest when roasted heritage* chicken is used. It's a favorite at our house - delicious and healthy too! This chili makes a warming winter meal and is great for any kind of informal gathering. Serve with the recommended toppings and appropriate ... continue reading...
Spend Your Dollars On These Organics – The Dirty Dozen
Make Next Year Healthier - Avoid Pesticides! We keep trying to improve our eating habits by making sure that what we're eating is real food that comes from sources that we know (see buy food locally). So, I originally wrote this post in 2014, updated it in 2017, and am updating it again based on the information about pesticides on fruits and vegetables from 2021. The rankings of some fruits and vegetables on the "dirty dozen" listing have changed so it's a good idea to review and make sure ... continue reading...
Best Ever Sweet Potatoes
This really is the best ever sweet potato casserole recipe, and you won't want to go back to making your holiday potatoes any other way. We've been making them this way for years, so I had to dig back through my recipes to find the origin and how long it's really been. Turns out, I got the recipe from a Pfaltzgraff Colletor's cookbook (© 1990). The reason it made it into the cookbook - because it makes the best ever of course! And we've been making the recipe for over 30 years. This ... continue reading...
How To Get A Free 2022 Chicken Calendar
Did you know that you can get a totally free 2022 chicken calendar from the USDA? To help educate backyard poultry keepers about infectious poultry diseases and protect their birds, the United States Department of Agriculture is again offering a free yearly calendar for 2022, called: DEFEND THE FLOCK (click on the title to see what the calendar looks like online). Each year, it's a full-color calendar with some great photographs of poultry, so I send off and get it every year. Actually, I ... continue reading...
3 Healthy Winter Treats for Chickens
As winter approaches, it's natural for your chickens to begin spending more time confined in their coops. However, this means they have less access to fresh growing greens. So, it’s important to provide them with an occasional healthy treat. Both for their nutritional needs and to keep them active. The following are all healthy winter treats for chickens that keep them active and help alleviate boredom. Healthy Winter Treats for Chickens Pumpkins and Winter Squashes – Don’t throw away your ... continue reading...
Keep Coops Ventilated – Especially in Cold Weather!
Every year, as the weather turns cold, my husband starts closing down the windows of the chicken coop. He means well, but every year I explain why it’s very important to keep the chicken coop well ventilated, and why it’s even more important in cold weather. Notice the windows of the coop in the photos are wide open - front and back. An extremely important element of successful chicken keeping is assuring that there is adequate ventilation in the chicken coop. Failing to plan for or provide ... continue reading...
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