Behind the Breed: Australian Australorp Chickens

Behind the Breed: Orpington Chickens

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...

Behind the Breed: Rhode Island Reds.

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,...

Easter Gifts: What It Really Means to Care for Chickens and Bunnies

With Easter just a few days away, it can be easy to get caught up in all the cute animal babies that exist during this time of the year. Little chicks are incredibly adorable and often times, bunnies are incredibly soft. While it can be tempting to bring home a chick...

Farm Sanctuaries of the Pacific Northwest.

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...