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Should You Wash Your Raw Chicken?

7/4/2017

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Kind of a strange thought, isn't it? The thought of not washing raw chicken before baking is, for most people, gross. 

Most Americans wash their raw chicken before baking, but here's a new study that Drexel Univeristy did that's interesting.


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Tractor Coops verses Traditional Hen Houses

6/18/2017

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There are so many choices in hen houses, which do you choose? Tractor coops are on the rise and here’s why.
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Tractor coops are those that are usually built on a smaller scale, have wheels or are at least light weight, so that they can be moved regularly. What are the advantages? Let’s look first at a traditional hen house.

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My Story with Mr. Turkey Who Got Booted!

5/16/2017

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​If you’re considering adding turkeys to your homestead or farm, and are not familiar with them, you may want to read this article. 


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What Chicken Breed is Best?

3/1/2017

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Looking over the poultry catalog can be quite overwhelming! There are so many different chickens available to order, who knows what type to get?

Have you wanted chickens and wondered what breed to get? There are a lot to choose from, but in this article I’ll share with you some ideas about different breeds to hopefully help you narrow down your choices. Some of the decision really depends whether you want laying hens or broiler hens, and your climate. 


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Some Facts About Chickens & Their Conditions You Need to Know

2/14/2017

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​Ever stopped to wonder about the eggs that you eat?


You know, like where do they come from?

What about the hen’s living conditions?

Do you know the difference between cage-free and range-free? 


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Have You Considered Quail Eggs?

2/2/2017

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You might want to consider them if you haven’t.

Quails are beautiful birds. To catch a photo of these fine birds is quite the challenge though, as they are so fast on their squatty feet!

What’s the benefit of these birds and their eggs?



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    I'm Julie and I'm passionate about helping others live healthier by choosing healthy foods, healthy skincare, and becoming more self-sufficient.

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