by Elizabeth F | Jul 16, 2018 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
A Chicken Owners Guide To Taking A Vacation It is summer and the time when many of us make vacation plans! Heading to the beach, the mountains, the big city, a day trip for a “stay-cation” or even overseas can make for some great memories and adventures. But when you... by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | May 14, 2018 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
If you’ve owned chickens or other poultry for more than a few years, you’re probably familiar with the fact that there are a multitude of predators that want access to your flock. It’s certainly devastating to find a nighttime predator has attacked your flock while... by Jess N | Apr 20, 2018 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Poultry Health & Wellness
Spring is time to plant your garden. While you are preparing and planting, now is a great time to plant a garden for your chickens. Your chickens will love to graze their own garden and will benefit from the nutrients from the plants. Here are 10 suggestions of plants... by Jess N | Apr 6, 2018 | Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces
Spring is here, and that means time for spring cleaning your chicken coop! After the long winter, a chicken coop is in need of a good cleaning. Check out our Chicken Coop Spring Cleaning checklist. Grab a Shovel – shovel and scrape out any manure, and old wood... by Amanda H | Feb 12, 2018 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Meat Birds
Until this last summer, I had only raised White Cornish cross broiler chickens. They were familiar, less expensive and grew to butcher weight in a quick 7 weeks. I had always been curious about the Ranger breeds and how they differ in comparison to the Cornish cross.... by Marie - Rusty Plow Farms | Feb 5, 2018 | Chickens, Coops, Runs, and Outdoor Spaces, Poultry Health & Wellness
Hello Meyer Hatchery fans! It’s been 6 months since I wrote about my experience using the Deep Litter Method for maintaining my coop, so I thought it was time to give you an update on how the method is working out for me now that winter is happening here in central...