Nov 10, 2022
Have you ever heard of therapy chickens? This is an up-and-coming field, where people of all ages and situations can enjoy the presence of hens. In this episode, we’ll be learning about what therapy chickens do, the benefits people get from this service, and how you can become a certified therapy...
Oct 27, 2022
For many chicken-keepers, their backyard flock – no matter how big or small – is part of the family. And giving your feathered friends a home isn’t just about getting fresh eggs, it can also be a way to live with better self-reliance, preserve heritage breeds, control where your food comes from, and more. In this...
Sep 8, 2022
Do you dream of keeping chickens but worry that you can’t while living within city limits? With the proper preparation, becoming a chicken-keeper may be possible! Marissa Ames, editorial director for Ogden Publications, shares her own experience with raising poultry in all sorts of environments – and how you, too,...
Aug 13, 2022
In this episode, Queren King-Orozco, Associate Producer for our MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRS and a chicken-keeper herself, shares some of her experiences and advice on preparing your poultry for winter, such as shelter considerations, food and water needs, and other challenges that come with raising birds in a cold...
Sep 24, 2021
In this episode of “Mother Earth News and Friends,” Jessica chats with editor-at-large Hank Will about roosters: if keeping roosters is right for you, how to prepare and care for roosters on your property, and the benefits and challenges these birds bring.
Music is “Rocky Top” by Jason Shaw.
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