I remember the first time I opened the door to the little coop and saw a small egg. Even though it was covered in mud a it was the most beautiful egg I had ever seen. Day after day I would would become more excited with more and more eggs being laid. I decided to… Continue reading Egg Production Calendar
I never thought I would ever enjoy houseplants as much as I do now. Not only can they be beautiful with blooms and foliage, very easy to care for, and some can be excellent air purifiers for the home. A lot of the time people become apprehensive to buy a houseplant because they think they… Continue reading My Favorite Houseplants for Beginners
I absolutely love toffee, especially almond chocolate toffee. With a few ingredients and some patience, you won't regret making this easy and delicious treat. Ingredients/ Supplies: Heavy Bottom Sauce PotCandy ThermometerWooden Spoon 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened1 1/3 cup sugar3 tbs water1 tbs light corn syrup1 cup milk chocolate chips1 cup toasted chopped almonds Instructions:… Continue reading Almond Butter Crunch
The Coop: When I began raising ducks, in no way did I think I would have more than five or six and the most. I bought five ducks and built a little four by six coop with an attached run that was eight by twelve. It has been a wonderful coop and the five ducks were… Continue reading The Coops
One of the easiest root crops to plant is garlic. I absolutely love garlic. It stores well after harvesting, it's a staple in the kitchen and not to mention the health benefits it has. A lot of gardeners plant garlic in the fall because it allows the roots of the garlic to begin growing. When… Continue reading Planting Fall Garlic
Hello! Welcome to Little Coop on the Prairie. My name is Kambra, I live on the prairie of western South Dakota where I cattle ranch, raise ducks, garden, cook and enjoy life. My husband, Colton and I own a ranch where we raise and produce black angus cattle. We very much enjoy the work and… Continue reading About
Living out on the prairie (zone 4) come with obstacles when it comes to gardening and landscape. With being flat, limited on trees, shrubs and harsh weather, choosing the right plants that can withstand all these factors sometimes can be a struggle. I live on a 2 acre property that is pretty much a blank… Continue reading Annuals & Perennials
