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A backyard farm is a fairytale land for chickens...they live in their castle and rule the land!

Coop Camera Close-Ups

· I think they know we are spying on them! ·

We have a camera in the coop…mostly to make sure all the chickens get into the coop safely at night. But it’s also really fun to spy and see what they are up to! When the camera is actively streaming the live feed, there is a green light that flashes, so I think the chickens…

We Flew The Coop!!!

We moved!!!

We packed up and left Southern California (The only home we’ve ever known) and moved to Colorado. Best*Decision*Ever! It was an interesting adventure to get here though,  because I had to drive, straight…

Chicken Care

Taking care of chickens is generally pretty simple, but occasionally, you might need a few extra things and it’s really nice to have them on hand.

Here are a few things I can’t live without…
Vet…

Crazy Chickens

Typically, hens are pretty quiet, but occasionally one starts clucking, and the rest decide to join in until it becomes an epic battle of who can “bock bock” the loudest.

They all sound different…

Olive the “Olive Egger”

Olive the Olive Egger. Totally original name, right?

Well, with mixed breeds there are occasional surprises…for instance…Olive just laid her first egg the other day, and…Surprise! It’s not olive green at all, but instead it’s…

October Treats

~Watch the video to the end to see Honey Chicken’s “Peek-A-Boo”!~

Pumpkins are a great source of many vitamins and nutrients for your flock, and it’s quite entertaining to watch the chickens pull apart the…

Denise Downs

Welcome to Fairytale Farm...Where every day is a story, with lessons learned, and a happy ending! I am happy to share my chicken knowledge with you as I live and learn through my experiences. I will also share the other happenings and amusements that occupy my time...designing, building, sewing, crafting, baking, and some occasional mom venting/advice. So grab a cup of coffee (or a glass of wine) and take a break to read, comment, and shop!

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