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One of our turkeys was being picked on and just like with chickens, it never ends well if you allow the other birds to continue picking on the victim. This hen was getting pecked in the head and ended up with an open wound.
ead moreOver the past few months we’ve done quite a bit of research online and really like the idea of aquaponics.
Continue reading “We’re trying our hand at aquaponics”
The Thanksgiving turkeys have roughly two months left before they’re ready.
We had a great crop of clover this year as part of our pasture mix. The turkeys enjoy snacking on the native grasses and enjoying their GMO-free feed mix.
The turkey poults have moved to their new home and are now enjoying their diet of bugs and insects while living on chemical-free pasture. They’ll enjoy the sunshine in their mobile coop while they develop into juicy, delicious Thanksgiving meals.
Monsanto, the company that produces the weed killer Roundup, was just delivered another crippling defeat in their third court loss. The cost of this loss- a staggering 2 billion dollars. Yes, billion with a “b”.
Our New Zealand baby bunnies have gotten bigger and aren’t quite babies any longer. They’re enjoying their life out on pasture in our modified chicken tractor. The grass is nice and tall and they have a proper all-you-can-eat buffet of chemical-free pasture.
I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts the other day and interviewed a doctor about his latest book. It was a good interview and one point he mentioned stuck with me.
80% of the antibiotics produced are used on animals, not humans. Let that sink in for a minute… 80%.
As Thanksgiving approaches each year, it’s always a mix of emotions on the farm. We’re incredibly thankful to live a great life, and for everything that we have. We are thankful for our health, our friends, our family, and our customers.
But we’re also a bit sad. Continue reading “Thanksgiving: A mix of emotions”
I was at the office the other day and a co-worker of mine, Chris, asked me that very question. “Why do you hate GMOs so much? You’re not typically one of those anti-science wackos”. Continue reading “Why do you hate GMOs so much?”
