Orpington chickens are, in my opinion, some of the best backyard chickens. Like Rhode Island Reds, these chickens are a dual purpose breed and can regularly produce great eggs! There are several full sized and bantam varieties but one of the most common is the Buff...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been writing about the history, characteristics, and care of different cat and dog breeds. Knowing the general characteristics of different breeds can give pet owners a sense of what to expect with different cats and dogs,...
If you asked me just a few years ago if I thought I would spend two+ years caring for some sheep, I would have laughed. But life finds a way and even though Mady and Minnie are at a new home, I’m so thankful to have had time with them. In honor of the time I got...
After Shasta died, my neighbor and I had a conversation about what we should do with the sheep. We knew that they would have the best life with another flock and without their guardian llama at the property, it was going to be best if they went to another property. My...
During my second year of college, my parents and neighbor decided to get chickens together. It was a perfect arrangement – the coop ended up on her land right next to ours, allowing easy access for both households to share care for these animals. Through some trial...
