The 5 Best Meat Chicken Breeds
Are you thinking about raising meat chickens in a backyard and wondering which meat chicken breeds are best? With the growing popularity of raising backyard chickens comes an increasing interest in raising meat chickens. Dual-purpose chickens, those yielding both eggs and meat, are the most popular. But many backyard chicken farmers are turning to meat […]
Baby Chicks: 7 Places to Get Them
Even though it’s still cold in different areas of the country, now is the time for planning and buying baby chicks for eggs and meat. If you’re at the stage of building your flock, it means you already know what chickens you want to raise. Whether you want laying hens or meat chickens, you will […]
I Want More Info Poll
Sometimes I am at a loss for what to post for my readers. Do they want more information on laying hens, Building a chicken coop, or how to raise meat chickens. So with all these possible article ideas running around in my head, you have to wonder, “What’s a backyard chicken blogger to do?” […]
Heritage Chicken Breeds
Heritage Chicken Breeds History Chickens and their eggs are a main part of the American diet. Since making their first appearance with Spanish explorers we’ve seen breeds developed specifically for enhanced meat and egg production. In 1873, the American Poultry Association published chicken breeds defined by the Standard of Perfection. The standard breeds defined adapted […]
Deviled Eggs Ranch Style
Deviled Eggs Ranch Style Recipe Type: Side Cuisine: American Author: Nancy Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 24 Egg Halves Are you looking for something different to take to the next family get together? Our Ranch Style Deviled Eggs are just what you need. Ingredients 12 hard boiled eggs 6 tablespoons mayonnaise […]
Cheesy Bacon Deviled Eggs
Cheesy Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe Type: Side Cuisine: American Author: Nancy Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 24 Egg Halves Two of our favorite flavors combine for a delightful change to an old favorite. Ingredients 12 hard boiled eggs ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 2 teaspoons Dijonnaise mustard ½ – […]
Deviled Eggs Classic Style
Deviled Eggs Classic Style Recipe Type: Side Cuisine: American Author: Nancy Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 24 egg halves If you prefer the traditional, this recipe is for you. Made with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and my secret ingredient, pickle juice, this recipe will become your family’s favorite too. Ingredients 12 large […]