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Chickens, Farmsteading, Homesteading, News and Updates, Pasture Raised, Sustainable Agriculture
Bringing Back the Breese: Heritage Flavor, Regenerative Future
Discover the heritage, flavor, and regenerative power of American Breese chickens—how we raise, finish, and bring them back to the market.
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens, Pasture Raised, Pigs
Why Pigs and Chickens Can’t Be Exclusively Grass-Fed (and How We Meet Soy- & Corn-Free Needs)
Discover why pigs and chickens can’t thrive on grass alone, the truth behind “grass-fed” marketing, and how pasture-raised, soy- & corn-free feeding supports animal health, welfare, and ethical meat production.
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens, Homesteading, Pasture Raised, Sustainable Agriculture
Why I Don’t Buy Grocery Store Chicken — And You Might Rethink It Too
Learn the top 3 reasons to skip grocery store chicken — from poor living conditions to hidden additives — and discover healthier, tastier pasture-raised alternatives.
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens
Caponization: The Forgotten Practice of Neutering Roosters
Discover the forgotten practice of caponization—what it is, its history, and whether people still neuter roosters today. A must-read for poultry keepers.
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens
How to Tell If Your Chicken Has Marek’s Disease
New to chicken keeping and worried your bird might have Marek’s disease? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down what Marek’s is, how to recognize the signs (like leg paralysis and cloudy eyes), and how to protect your flock through vaccination and...
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens
Fowl Pox Season: Understanding and Managing a Common Poultry Virus
As rainy weather brings a surge in mosquito activity, many backyard flocks face a common seasonal challenge: fowl pox. This article explains how to identify, manage, and naturally support birds through the virus using tools like vitamin C and oregano,...
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens
Why You Rarely See Laying Hens for Sale in Spring: Understanding the Economics and Biology Behind the Backyard Egg Basket
Learn why spring is chick season—not egg season—and why most farmers offer pullets, not laying hens. A guide to timing your flock for future egg production.
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens, Emu, Quail, Sustainable Agriculture, Waterfowl
Florida Poultry Permits: What You Actually Need and Why It Matters
Confused about Florida’s poultry permits? You’re not alone. This guide breaks down the essential requirements for NPIP certification, FDACS permits, FWC game farm licenses, and more—so you can raise, sell, and ship poultry legally and confidently in the Sunshine State.
Books and Educational Materials, Chickens
Elector PSP: The Best Treatment for Mites and External Parasites in Poultry
Elector PSP is the most effective, no-withdrawal mite and lice treatment for poultry. Learn how to mix, apply, and prevent infestations in backyard chickens
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