If you have a flock of chickens, you always have something interesting to photograph. Chickens have such quirky personalities and beautiful plumage it’s natural to want to capture that. You don’t need special photography equipment to take quality photographs of your chickens. In fact, the cameras on some of the cell phones nowadays can capture […]

This guide (featuring our very own Jennifer Sartell) contains more than 51 keys to keeping a healthy, productive flock, plus do-it-yourself housing plans, tips for caring for chickens in the winter, instructions for protecting your flock from predators and disease, and much more.

By Shannon Cole of Country Girl In The Village  Coconut Oil has become all the rage these days and for some great reasons. The oil is said to have antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral properties. It contains healthy fats that have been said to help with weight loss, heart disease and diabetes. There are skin care […]

By Shannon Cole of Country Girl In The Village    October is one of my favorite months of the year. I love that the hustle and bustle of August and September have started to slow. Harvest time is finishing up, my garden is dormant and school routines have been established. The leaves are changing to […]

We just hatched out 6 beautiful little chicks. It’s been our first indoor brood in a few years. I’ve been letting our broody hens take care of hatching for the past few springs, but this year I had a specific breed I wanted to give a try. Hopefully some of these little babies are pullets […]

by Debbie Bosworth One of the conundrums we backyard chicken keepers face is the abundance of farm fresh eggs we have come this time of year. That’s why I love to make quiche. They are so quick and easy and the recipes can be varied based on what you have on hand in your refrigerator. […]

by Shannon Cole of Country Girl In The Village The season is definitely changing here in Michigan. The temps have cooled, leaves are changing and most mornings around my little town are filled with fog as the air has cooled more than the lakes, streams and swamps. It is a magical time of year in my opinion. My […]

      by Melissa Caughey of Tilly’s Nest As the weather warms up, the coop begins to call out.  Along with spring cleaning around the house and yard, our chicken coop also receives a good deep cleaning a few times per year, especially come spring.  Just like raising children, there are many different ways […]

from Jennifer Sartell Photos by author While this post isn’t about sparkling fizzies, sugar rimmed glasses or spiked eggnog, it is about using alcohol in the coop. But before you head to the backyard with martini glasses and tiny umbrellas to celebrate with the girls, you might want to keep reading. As far as the […]

by Jennifer Burcke Photos by author Thanksgiving is in full swing here at 1840 Farm.  Three generations of my family will gather around our farmhouse table today to enjoy a delicious collection of family favorites. There will be a wonderful selection of traditional dishes like mashed potatoes and our favorite artichoke and sage dressing.  I […]