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Author: The Mama (Page 2 of 33)

I'm Sarah, a thirty-something music teacher who now is blessed to stay at home with my two lovebugs. I've been passionate about prenatal care, childbirth, and attachment parenting since my first child was born, and now I aim to help other new parents be as educated as possible! You can also find me as a published author at www.amazon.com/author/sarahmarquez.
You'll see that we've gotten backyard chickens and we adore our feathered girls! I write basic content for new chicken owners to help families see that getting a flock of your own is fantastic and fun, for you and your kids. You'll see my egg-laying girls on my YouTube channel, along with toy reviews and other videos, at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLmwFxSV8zQKLbv3fAzu0A.

Thanks for stopping by, and email me at themama@realsimplemama.com if you have any comments or suggestions.

A Non-Invasive Bumblefoot Treatment for Backyard Chickens

Let’s get right to it: Chickens are dirty. They dig around in the dirt all day and with that comes a certain amount of, well, mess. So bumblefoot happens. It’s sometimes possible to have a non-invasive bumblefoot treatment where you don’t have to cut into your chicken’s foot but can heal the bumblefoot with soaking and topical medications. Read on, and know that I’m here to help!

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The Chicken Tender’s Journal Printable is Now Live and Ready for Purchase!

It’s aliiiiive! RSM finally has The Chicken Tender’s Journal available for purchase as a downloadable printable. This file will be downloaded to your computer where you can print it and use it to your heart’s content. Need extra pages? No problem! Want a fresh new copy next year? Print it!

This Chicken Tender’s Journal will help you keep track of all aspects of backyard chickens, from breeds to egg laying records to medical supplies. Use the page numbers and handy dandy Table of Contents to keep on top of all the sections.

So click on that adorable blue button and let’s get started, shall we?

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Body Autonomy and Your Kids, with Lindsay Brooks

Has this ever happened to you: a kid barges in your room while you are changing and starts asking you about your own body parts? Perhaps your child takes a bath with a sibling and questions arise about each other’s bodies. When these moments come up with your children, do you freeze a bit or perhaps feel uneasy? What should you tell your kids? What is appropriate for them to know at this age? Let’s look together at how to start the talk about body autonomy with your kids (and why you should).

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Plants in My Chicken Run: The Spring 2021 List

Spring has sprung! And after the Insane Winter Storm of February 2021, I welcome spring this year more than ever. I love my backyard chickens, and I love plants and gardening. As I work to create perfect harmony in my chicken run, I’ve found some hardy perennials and trees that go beautifully with my little flock. Here’s my spring 2021 list of the plants in my chicken run.

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