Chicken Girl

16/02/2024

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Has your dog been exhibiting maternal or nesting behaviors? Perhaps getting aggressive over clothes they've claimed? Or are they babying a particular toy more than the others? Even if your dog hasn't been bred, false pregnancy in female dogs is a fairly common condition. Whereas some dogs have no symptoms of false pregnancy, others may have more than a few....

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Has your dog been exhibiting maternal or nesting behaviors? Perhaps getting aggressive over clothes they’ve claimed? Or ar…

08/02/2024

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Raising different farm birds in your backyard makes for some funny stories. And keeping roosters and drakes adds even more amusement. Since we're approaching duck mating season, you might wonder if a duck and chicken can breed. A simple definition for the verb breed…...

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Raising different farm birds in your backyard makes for some funny stories. And keeping roosters and drakes adds even more amuse…

04/02/2024

We have a neighbor who hunts goose often. However, he doesn't like the meat, so he gives us his bounty. The taste of goose meat is similar to duck meat, in my opinion. Though, like deer, it probably tastes different geographically. Goose meat is high in iron, and goose fat is some of the healthiest fat around. And even though goose breast looks like red meat, it's actually still considered a white meat, like poultry....

We have a neighbor who hunts goose often. However, he doesn’t like the meat, so he gives us his bounty. The taste of goose meat is similar to duck meat, in my opinion. Though, like deer, it p…

02/02/2024

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Early spring marks the start of mating season for most birds, both wild and domesticated. But how do birds find a mate? No doubt many of you are aware of courtship displays among birds. However, how, in particular, do ducks and chickens find mates? While it's likely you know what a…...

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Early spring marks the start of mating season for most birds, both wild and domesticated. But how do birds find a mate? No doubt…

28/01/2024

On cold winter days nothing says comfort quite like hearty soups. And they're typically easy to make. Start with a base of chicken or vegetable stock, add vegetables, a grain, and seasonings. Plus, whether or not you add meat is totally up to you. Moreover, you don't have to follow recipes exactly. Ultimately they're up to your imagination. For instance, this 15 bean soup with sausage recipe is…...

On cold winter days nothing says comfort quite like hearty soups. And they’re typically easy to make. Start with a base of chicken or vegetable stock, add vegetables, a grain, and seasonings.…

25/01/2024

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. It's that time of year again. The time when dust bunnies, made up of more fur than dust, gather everywhere, including on you. But we've just had some arctic weather and ice, at least where I live. So, you ask yourself, "Why is my dog shedding so bad in the winter? ...

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. It’s that time of year again. The time when dust bunnies, made up of more fur than dust, gather everywhere, including on y…

21/01/2024

Usually when I make carrots, they're in a soup or a stew. But occasionally, I'll remember to cook them as a side like in this brown sugar ginger glazed carrots recipe. They're an upgrade from more traditional glazed carrots recipes. With the liqueur, orange juice, ginger, and vanilla bean paste, it's the perfect flavor. In addition, I usually steam my vegetables in the microwave. ...

Usually when I make carrots, they’re in a soup or a stew. But occasionally, I’ll remember to cook them as a side like in this brown sugar ginger glazed carrots recipe. They’re an …

11/01/2024

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Likely you know the dangers presented by leaving your pets out in the summer heat. However, did you know that winter weather produces severe risks to your pet's health as well? Not long ago I wrote a post on chickens and cold weather. So today we'll look at how cold is too cold to leave your dog outside. ...

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Likely you know the dangers presented by leaving your pets out in the summer heat. However, did you know that winter weather pro…

07/01/2024

There are a lot of recipes out there featuring one pot chicken with orzo. But this isn't one of them. Most of the time, unless I make steak, I use my NuWave oven to cook meat which is similar to an air fryer. It takes less time. Plus, the food isn't greasy. And it cooks to perfection. Ingredients for Chicken with Orzo…...

There are a lot of recipes out there featuring one pot chicken with orzo. But this isn’t one of them. Most of the time, unless I make steak, I use my NuWave oven to cook meat which is similar…

28/12/2023

Even though we're near the end of the year, the holidays aren't quite over yet. We still have one more day to celebrate. Therefore, before getting out the firecrackers or toasting Champagne, here are tips on how to celebrate New Year's Eve with pets. Pet parents, especially those with multiple pets, may choose to celebrate New Year's Eve with their fur babies, like we typically do. ...

Even though we’re near the end of the year, the holidays aren’t quite over yet. We still have one more day to celebrate. Therefore, before getting out the firecrackers or toasting Champ…

25/12/2023

Look what I got from one of my daughters for Christmas! She painted my cat's face on this existing tudor-style cat painting from TJ Max! I love it!

21/12/2023

Every Christmas, when Sam's puts them on sale, I'll buy a prime rib roast to make prime rib with red wine sauce. I use the same recipe I've been using since my husband and I got married almost 22 years ago. Though, like a lot of my recipes from when we first married, I won't be able to tell you where it came from....

Every Christmas, when Sam’s puts them on sale, I’ll buy a prime rib roast to make prime rib with red wine sauce. I use the same recipe I’ve been using since my husband and I got m…

17/12/2023

This flavorful Christmas spiced mixed nuts recipe perfectly captures the season. Plus, it's extremely easy to make with only 5 ingredients. But if you want to add more to it, you can. And there's no oven involved. In addition, it makes a great gift in a tin. However, after you taste them, you just might want to keep them all to yourself....

This flavorful Christmas spiced mixed nuts recipe perfectly captures the season. Plus, it’s extremely easy to make with only 5 ingredients. But if you want to add more to it, you can. And the…

10/12/2023

Holiday season and making sweets go hand in hand. There's cookies and breads to be baked. And candies and trash to pass out. Wait, what? Trash? Well, that's what this easy holiday Chex mix recipe was called when I lived in Texas. Plus, some people make them hot and spicy, while others, like me, make them sweet and salty. …...

Holiday season and making sweets go hand in hand. There’s cookies and breads to be baked. And candies and trash to pass out. Wait, what? Trash? Well, that’s what this easy holiday Chex …

07/12/2023

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Most animals are curious to one degree or another. Although some animals, like dolphins and apes, are exceptionally curious. Of course you've likely witnessed your cat or dog being snoopy at times as well. Besides cats and curiosity go hand in hand. But why are they so nosy?...

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Most animals are curious to one degree or another. Although some animals, like dolphins and apes, are exceptionally curious. Of …

03/12/2023

Fall and winter are the perfect times to make soups and stews. They're hearty with meats, vegetables, and grains. Plus, they warm you up when it's chilly out. Recently I made this beef and barley soup in the Instant Pot. However, you can make it on the stove. Also, it only serves 4 people. So, if you want leftovers or you're serving more people, just double the recipe....

Fall and winter are the perfect times to make soups and stews. They’re hearty with meats, vegetables, and grains. Plus, they warm you up when it’s chilly out. Recently I made this beef …

03/12/2023

This chicken soup with Acini di Pepe recipe was passed down through the generations on my mother's side. It goes back when, I'm told, her ancestors lived in Sicily till they emigrated to New York. My mother learned this recipe from her mom. And she probably started making it by the time she was a pre-teen. Then she handed it down to her daughters....

This chicken soup with Acini di Pepe recipe was passed down through the generations on my mother’s side. It goes back when, I’m told, her ancestors lived in Sicily till they emigrated t…

01/12/2023

As the eggs decrease and chickens molt, you might be concerned about your birds and the weather. But did you know that chickens are better equipped for the cold? It's summer heat they have more difficulty with. Regardless, below are tips on how to care for chickens in cold weather. I've known that chickens are very hardy birds since having them for over 8 years....

As the eggs decrease and chickens molt, you might be concerned about your birds and the weather. But did you know that chickens are better equipped for the cold? It’s summer heat they have mo…

22/11/2023

After looking for a particular recipe online a few years ago, I started getting tons of recipe emails from Southern Living. Unfortunately I don't have time to go through every recipe email I receive. But, because I'm always looking for something new, I still go through the holiday emails. Well, it was 2 years ago that I tried a recipe for cranberry fruit salad during Thanksgiving....

After looking for a particular recipe online a few years ago, I started getting tons of recipe emails from Southern Living.  Unfortunately I don’t have time to go through every recipe em…

19/11/2023

Below is a yummy sweet potato pie recipe that I used when I first swapped baking sweet potato pie over pumpkin pie. It was Thanksgiving 2021, a year after one of my neighbor's brought us some to try. And I knew I just had to make one myself. So I did, and I don't know if I'll ever go back to pumpkin pie again....

Below is a yummy sweet potato pie recipe that I used when I first swapped baking sweet potato pie over pumpkin pie. It was Thanksgiving 2021, a year after one of my neighbor’s brought us some…

16/11/2023

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. A couple weeks ago, my daughter Hannah told me that she heard calico cats tend to have spicy personalities. Not all, mind you. Apparently, there's a spicy scale. So, that got me thinking whether there were different cat personalities based on color. Like coat color. Human personality tests have been studied since at least the late…...

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. A couple weeks ago, my daughter Hannah told me that she heard calico cats tend to have spicy personalities. Not all, mind you. A…

12/11/2023

My favorite type of sauce to make is a white sauce. You can add shrimp, chicken, or sausage to it. And you can mix in different types of vegetables and seasonings. The same is true for a red sauce. However, it just doesn't come together the same, at least to me. Most pasta with spinach and white sauce recipes…...

My favorite type of sauce to make is a white sauce. You can add shrimp, chicken, or sausage to it. And you can mix in different types of vegetables and seasonings. The same is true for a red sauce.…

10/11/2023

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Recently I wrote a post on how to tell if a chicken is sick. In the article I pointed out some of the most common chicken ailments I've seen. And one of the issues is sour crop. But just what is sour crop in birds? What are the symptoms?...

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Recently I wrote a post on how to tell if a chicken is sick. In the article I pointed out some of the most common chicken ailmen…

05/11/2023

Because we had another hot summer this year, I didn't use my stove nearly as much. And I don't think I used my oven at all. Thus, my favorite kitchen appliances are those that don't put out as much heat. My electric pressure cooker, aka instant pot, is the first one that comes to mind. When we first received our instant pot from a neighbor, my husband was the only one who used it....

Because we had another hot summer this year, I didn’t use my stove nearly as much. And I don’t think I used my oven at all. Thus, my favorite kitchen appliances are those that don& #8217…

26/10/2023

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. When it comes to our furry companions, keeping them well-groomed is not just about appearances; it's about their health and happiness. Welcome to the ultimate guide to dog grooming, where we'll delve deep into the art and science of pampering your pooch. From bath time to brushing, we've got you covered....

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. When it comes to our furry companions, keeping them well-groomed is not just about appearances; it’s about their health an…

19/10/2023

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Watching cats be themselves can be relaxing, comical, and educational for pet parents. And though cats don't appear as expressive as dogs, since their facial features don't change much, in truth they really are. You just have to know what to look for. As with dogs, you can learn a lot about what's going on with a cat just by observing their tail....

I use affiliate links to support my content at no extra cost to you. Watching cats be themselves can be relaxing, comical, and educational for pet parents. And though cats don’t appear as exp…

12/10/2023

Some links here earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. Warning: This post contains graphic images. For eons in the wild, animals have masked any sign of weakness to avoid being eaten. This is instinctual behavior to hide from predators. And backyard chickens are not immune to this tendency. Therefore, chickens are hardwired to lie low when sick....

Some links here earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. Warning: This post contains graphic images. For eons in the wild, animals have masked any sign of weakness to avoid being eaten. …

03/10/2023

Rather than using heavy cream for linguini Alfredo, my mom used to make it with milk. She didn't like the sauce being too thick. Thus, I grew up with this preference for a thinner sauce as well. Alternatively, now that I'm an adult, generally I use half-n-half when cooking white sauces. To me, it's the best of both worlds. Although, the following shrimp and linguini recipe can't…...

Rather than using heavy cream for linguini Alfredo, my mom used to make it with milk. She didn’t like the sauce being too thick. Thus, I grew up with this preference for a thinner sauce as we…

28/09/2023

Warning: This post contains graphic images. Have you ever been bitten by a dog? Or do you have a friend or relative who was? While dogs are our friends, are smart, and can do tricks, they have over 600 types of bacteria in their mouths. Some people think dogs mouths are cleaner than our own. But they would be incorrect. Did you ever wonder if a dog bite or kiss could get you sick?...

Warning: This post contains graphic images. Have you ever been bitten by a dog? Or do you have a friend or relative who was? While dogs are our friends, are smart, and can do tricks, they have over…

25/09/2023

What is typical pecking order behavior in chickens? And how do you know if your birds have a successful social order? If you have a backyard flock or are even fairly new to this, then you most likely have seen this behavior. Where the birds will chest bump each other, flap their wings, puff themselves up in order to look bigger, and often times pull feathers out as they peck one or several birds....

What is typical pecking order behavior in chickens? And how do you know if your birds have a successful social order? If you have a backyard flock or are even fairly new to this, then you most like…