by Jennifer Sartell  I’m so honored to share this exciting news with all of you! Community Chickens is proud to announce a new line of chicken themed E-Cards available to YOU, our valued readers! The artwork that appears on the cards was designed and created by the gifted and talented artist Lindsey Bugbee and myself, […]

by Jennifer Sartell The seed catalogs are filtering in. Like beacons of color in the monotone winter world. I feel like Dorothy in black and white Kansas, getting Technicolor post cards from Oz. “Wish you were here! ~ signed, Mayor of Munchkin City.” And while I can’t “heel-click” my way to spring, it is nice […]

by Jennifer Sartell It’s January. Against my better judgement, I’ve been suckered into the cliche “diet” resolution…among others. Well, maybe not dieting per say, but at least trying to be healthier. We bought a juicer…I know, I know, but it all happened so fast. I felt my internal thumb raise, like an eager hitchhiker, as […]

by Jennifer Sartell Chicken keepers are a breed all to their own, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. I’ve met some of the most amazing people standing around the chick brooders in the spring at the local feed store, or in the poultry barn at the 4-H Fair, and especially here at […]

by Jennifer Sartell The bleak winter sky fades the outdoor palette of the season, painting each color across the landscape a muted graduation of grey. The sky says winter…but still no snow. Michigan winters are no longer the winters of my youth. I remember as a child each year, tucking in some cold night in […]

by Jennifer Sartell Have you ever wondered why commercial chicken food comes in three different forms? In this post I’ll explain my experience with crumbles, pellets and mash, and hopefully it will help you decide what’s best for your flock. Growing up, I did not live in a farming community. At the time, there was […]

by Jennifer Sartell If you’re like me, you probably have remnants of chicken wire tucked away in garage corners, barn attics or tool shed shelves. We use chicken wire for a lot of projects around Iron Oak Farm, especially with the animals. It’s the chicken keeper’s best friend for predator security. But after we finish […]

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 Sartell This month’s story takes us to Kathy Bopps beautiful coop in Pulaski, VA. But before we head to Virginia, I thought I would share some interesting facts about how y’all prefer your turkey. The Community Chicken readers have spoken, and it looks as though most of you will be enjoying a brined, […]

by Jennifer Sartell Photos by author I thought I liked chickens… until I raised turkeys. And while chickens will always have a special place in my heart, if I had one piece of advise to give to people who are wondering if they should raise turkeys, my answer would be YES! They are wonderful! If […]