According to Merriam-Webster, "feral" is defined as "not domesticated or cultivated: wild." This term perfectly encapsulates my...

So you’ve been hearing all the buzz about pasture-raised chicken and eggs, huh?   Maybe your foodie friend won’t shut up about it, or...

We made homemade turkey lunchmeat, sans curing salt or added nitrates, and it was so good, everyone was fighting over the last slice!

May is such a busy month around here, I half expect it to come with a soundtrack, some pyrotechnics, and a fog machine to announce each new to-do. It’s the kind of month that throws glitter in your face while yelling “SURPRISE!”… every single day.

There’s a word that captures the essence of my 10-year-old daughter, Charlie: moxie . Charlie and Pluto According to Merriam-Webster,...

The Day Our Brooder Hit  140°: A Painful Lesson in Farming, Loss, and Paying Attention I don’t know that I’ll ever forget the sight....

Fat is NOT the ENEMEY-- And Your Body is Begging for the Real Thing Did you know that consuming fat can actually make you less fat ?...

Have you ever cleaned out your freezer, and thought "Oh, THERE you are"? That was me the other day.....

There’s something special about moving chickens to a fresh paddock! We usually move our meat chickens in the evening, before it gets...

Y'all, I love Cheddars Scratch Chicken. But there are 2 problems: I'm an hour away from any Cheddars locations. I'm convinced that all...

The Rancherita's parents I have a memory from my young adult years—probably when I was still in college—that’s stayed with me like it’s...

This processing day was a doozie--one that I don't necessarily wish to repeat. But both the freezer--and the brooder--are full!

What causes an egg to have 2 yolks? Read on to learn more!

Every farm has its rhythm, a cadence that pulses through the seasons, shaping our work and our lives. Even animal processing has a rhythm.

How we kept our chickens safe during wild North Texas windstorms—60 mph gusts, flying pen lids, and all.

This delicious pasta dish pairs leftover chicken with the best alfredo sauce

DIY trough feeder for meat birds, and why we prefer trough feeders over gravity feeders.

For the last 2 years, our meat birds have been dismally small. This year has been even worse than last year. I got so frustrated last...

Well, folks, I have a two-fer for you today. TWO recipes are included here for you to download, follow, and enjoy! I grew up...

We had our first set of winter kids hit the ground earlier today! Naturally, since we have a bit of winter weather moving in right now!...