Raising Chickens Naturally ~ Fresh Eggs Daily Book ~ Egg cetera...

"This book is the result of years of my own informal research and the in-the-coop "testing" to show you how you can keep your chickens healthy and productive without the use of chemicals, medications or harsh commercial products, and how to have some fun while you're doing it!"

~ Lisa Steele, Fresh Eggs Daily

If you have begun raising chickens or are already in full swing, then Fresh Eggs Daily is just the book to further your adventures! Though there is some information about beginning your flock for the first-timer, this book really shines at providing natural suggestions for maintaining them. I was fortunate enough to win a copy from a giveaway at The Nerdy Farm Wife (more on her wonderful blog later) and wanted to share this lovely book with you as well.

Usually animal husbandry books are dry and encyclopedia-like. This book is pretty but practical (just my style!). Full of beautiful photographs, you will be inspired to take your chicken-keeping to the next level. The author gives many suggestions on herbal treatments, all-natural DIY's and chicken nutrition. 

Pictured is a list of calcium-rich veggies for strong eggshells that you may be interested in. If you have ever collected paper-like or rubbery-ish eggs, consider adding these scraps to your chicken feeders.

I really appreciate the make-it-yourself recipes that Lisa provides since most ingredients can be found in the pantry and garden, making prevention an easy task. Perhaps you would like to try this spring worming recipe?

This book excited my daughter and before long, she ordered her own set of baby chicks and placed them in a small area strewn with lovely lavender garlands. She had concoctions of all-natural sprays being formulated and a keener interest in these little creatures. Using many of Lisa's ideas, she raised her first babies (all-natural) without any loss (usually we have a few casualties) and was very excited!

Fresh Eggs Daily ~ Raising Chickens Naturally

Though some of the ideas are a bit far-fetched for our busy lives (such as privacy curtains for the coop), I appreciated them just the same. Perhaps one day, when this coop of ours is empty, I can place a little more love in our outdoor one...

The Nerdy Farm Wife Shares Her Homemade Peanut Butter Egg Recipe Here

"Egg" cetera:

And since we are on the subject of eggs, here is my favorite kind! Peanut butter and chocolate eggs (I wonder which breed lay these)!  This tasty looking recipe (photo shown above and used with permission) is from Jan Berry, author of The Nerdy Farm Wife and the sweet woman whom I received this book from. I wanted to introduce you to her darling but very informative blog. Those who are interested in a home-made medicine cabinet will be delighted. There are so many recipes of hers that I have on my list to try (such as rose oxymel and herbal throat spray)! Perhaps you would like to take a peak into her wonderful world here.

You may also be interested in these other "egg" related posts:

• Angeled Eggs ~ Printable Recipe
• Farm Fresh Eggs?
• Freezing Extra Eggs
• Chicken and Eggs Clip Art
• Chili and Cheese Egg Breakfast/Brunch Casserole ~ Printable Recipe

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