Chickens, Country Living & A Little Everyday Joy 🐓

Chickens, Country Living & A Little Everyday Joy 🐓

Sarah Simon

Guest Post By Mallory Swanson of Swanson Homestead

Instagram: @SwansonHomestead_MO

 

Someone told me years ago, “Moving to the country and getting chickens won’t solve your problems.”

I beg to differ… Have you ever opened your back door and watched a bunch of chickens come running like you’re the most important person in the world?

I mean, they are probably after the snacks, but let me have my moment. LOL 😂🐓

Chickens are some of the easiest animals I’ve ever raised, and honestly, sitting outside watching them scratch around is my favorite kind of therapy. They bring so much joy, comfort, and love to my day.

Sometimes, I go outside for a quick egg check, and suddenly, 45 minutes have passed and I have 100 new photos on my phone that make me giggle.

If you ask me, that's one of the best parts of having chickens. They give you a reason to slow down, enjoy the little things, and appreciate the simple moments.

And I like giving a little love back, too, with the Antioxidant Blend.

It has meat proteins, dried beets, blueberries, cranberries, raisins, pumpkin seeds, coconut, and wholesome grains. Plus, it's corn and soy free!

Antioxidants help protect their cells from stress during weather changes and support their immune systems. Scattering a little of this mix also gives my chickens something fun to peck at and forage for. It's a little treat that makes their day more interesting!

So, if you're thinking about getting chickens, here's my reason why:

They give me fresh eggs and a reason to slow down. They give me time to soak up some vitamin D from the sun, ground myself by touching the grass, and find a reason to laugh while I watch them run across the yard like tiny T-Rexes. 🦖

I give them good care and snacks… they give me JOY.

And honestly, that's a pretty good trade if you ask me. ❤️

Mallory is the owner of Swanson Homestead, a professional family and wedding photographer, and a 10-year homeschool mom. Married for 18 years with two children, she loves house renovations, gardening, and food preservation. Her busy homestead is home to 60 chickens, 6 ducks (and more on the way), bunnies, a tortoise, a goat, a beloved rescue dog, and 4 pigs. Her favorite animal on the property is her pig, Wilber, who loves belly rubs and snuggles. 

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