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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

The Story of Mistral Gris

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

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.

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.

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.