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Mar 5, 20234 min read

Protecting your chickens from Marek’s Disease the Natural Way.

A little history. In the early 1950's I was a frustrated New York City kid given to reading poultry mail order catalogs cover to cover. I...

Jan 30, 20233 min read

Mini classic turkeys

I got into poultry through the kitchen. I wanted to serve my family the freshest, the cleanest and the most nutritious foods on the...

Apr 3, 20223 min read

Getting your turkeys off to a good start!

Baby turkeys have a reputation of ‘finding a way to die’, but this is based on the commercial turkeys that are especially fragile in...

Feb 11, 20227 min read

How to Feed Chickens - Cheap!

Thanks to the record-breaking drought in western North America last year, and some international shenanigans I don’t even want to think...

Oct 25, 20213 min read

Vaccinations

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.

Oct 25, 20212 min read

What is a 'Heritage' Chicken

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.

Oct 25, 20215 min read

The Story of Mistral Gris

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

Oct 25, 20213 min read

The Story of the Light Sussex

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

Oct 25, 20212 min read

Rooster Stock

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

Oct 25, 20215 min read

Raising Better Dual-Purpose Chickens

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