Our oldest child holding all three of our first laying hens When we first started with three hens in our urban backyard, we bought the best feed we could find – certified organic North American grains, corn-free and soy-free -…
Category: Poultry
Packing Hatching Eggs
Q: “Would it be in the scope of this course to show how you pack the eggs to ship? I’ve received eggs from several people over the years but I noticed yours are the most well- packed and eco-friendly!” A:…
Deworming – not just for livestock!
If you have chickens or any other livestock, I bet you’re familiar with the idea that deworming is beneficial for them (after all they eat off of the ground and seem to love drinking the least fresh water they can…
What one supplement do all livestock need?
How many chickens is the right number of chickens?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmCUcFsNEgs/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Lately I’ve been contemplating how many chickens is the right number of chickens. I think the sweet spot lies somewhere between the low end being the amount of chickens your property can feed with on site food sources (like…