Author: Rachel Crabtree

Florence Brewing Company Octoberfest and Other Adventures in Florence

October 10, 2018
by Rachel Crabtree
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Travel

Ah, Fall!  This is my absolute favorite time of year.  The weather has finally started to cool down and the leaves are making their last dazzling show before winter settles in.  This autumn has been crazy busy for our little family.  Between my first foray into Colorado gardening, a new exercise program (more on that later), tending to chickens and chasing around my soon-to-be two-year-old (WOW!  Time has flown!), my husband and I have barely […]

10 Reasons Why You Need To Start Your Own Backyard Chicken Flock

October 5, 2018
by Rachel Crabtree
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Backyard Farming

1. Fresh Eggs (and Meat) So, this reason seems fairly obvious and is the reason why many people who have their own flock started in the first place. Fresh eggs, particularly, has been a huge perk in having chickens for our family (our neighborhood zone doesnt allow culling so we don’t get meat from our chickens). The eggs we get from our hens just taste better than store bought, and we know they are fresh […]

Welcome to Chicky Mama!

September 18, 2018
by Rachel Crabtree
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Hello and Welcome to Chicky Mama! This blog is for lovers of life, the outdoors, travel, kids, creativity, and chickens (not necessarily in that order).  Ultimately this blog is about living life to its fullest where you are in life.   I hope to convince you that you don’t need to be a millionaire to enjoy your home, your kids or even your backyard.  I hope this blog will inspire you to do the things […]