It was not very long ago when outdoor flocks in Western Canada could live long and never get sick beyond the occasional cough in the winter.

When I chose to put ‘Heritage’ in the name of the hatchery, I quickly found out that the word means different things to different people.

Mistral Gris are a passion project that has led to a wonderful meat producing bird.

Sussex chickens are an English breed that arose naturally in the south of England in a climate very similar to the Pacific Northwest.

If you are experienced making stock with a stewing hen, be prepared to take things up a notch by using a whole rooster instead.

Many people dream of having a dual purpose flock. Here are some pointers on having a healthier and more productive flock.