Backyard Farm

Come into the backyard! We strive to be as self reliant as possible. We are growing a big garden back here and rasing our own chickens.

  • Woman standing in snow Holding bucket of eggs
    Backyard Farm

    How to Care for Backyard Chickens in the Winter

    Winter proposes new living conditions and challenges for the backyard chicken coop. Here are some ideas to keep your chickens warm and happy through the winter season. Want to see how I care for my chickens this winter season? Watch here: So, you got chickens this spring. They enjoyed a beautiful warm summer. Now its winter….. We can all agree that it’s much easier to do chicken chores in the summer vs. winter. Bundling up and venturing out in negative degrees to check on your animals is the true test of a farmer’s heart. It’s just downright painful! I’ve wondered many times if my chickens will survive the blistering, Wyoming…