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

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Jun 243 min read


Is Pastured Poultry Right for Me?
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...

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Jun 137 min read


Pasture-Raised Turkey Lunchmeat That’ll Ruin Store-Bought for You
We made homemade turkey lunchmeat, sans curing salt or added nitrates, and it was so good, everyone was fighting over the last slice!

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Jun 62 min read


When the Chickens Are Gone and the Pastures Are Poppin’
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.

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Jun 14 min read


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

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May 312 min read
Hard-Knock Life
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....

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May 193 min read


The Big Fat Lie
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 ?...

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May 123 min read
From Forgotten Freezer Turkey to Farmhouse Favorite
Have you ever cleaned out your freezer, and thought "Oh, THERE you are"? That was me the other day.....

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May 12 min read


The Pasture-Raised Difference: Why Your Chicken Should Come from Rotated Pastures
There’s something special about moving chickens to a fresh paddock! We usually move our meat chickens in the evening, before it gets...

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Apr 293 min read
🐔 Cheddar’s-Style Buffalo Chicken Wrap (Copycat Recipe)
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...

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Apr 242 min read


Legacy of Love: What My Parents Have Taught Me About Marriage
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...

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Apr 153 min read


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

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Apr 64 min read


The Double-Yolk Delight: A Breakfast Surprise with a Side of Farm Wisdom
What causes an egg to have 2 yolks? Read on to learn more!

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Apr 52 min read


Processing Day: From Pasture to Plate
Every farm has its rhythm, a cadence that pulses through the seasons, shaping our work and our lives. Even animal processing has a rhythm.

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Apr 23 min read


Chicken vs 60 MPH Winds--Life on the Edge of the Great Plains
How we kept our chickens safe during wild North Texas windstorms—60 mph gusts, flying pen lids, and all.

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Mar 183 min read


Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
This delicious pasta dish pairs leftover chicken with the best alfredo sauce

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Apr 19, 20243 min read


Trough Feeders vs Gravity Feeders for Poultry--including a DIY plan
DIY trough feeder for meat birds, and why we prefer trough feeders over gravity feeders.

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Apr 17, 20244 min read


What Is Up With My Chickens??
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...

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Apr 15, 20245 min read


Recipe Two-Fer
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...

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Feb 1, 20243 min read


Winter Kidding Has Begun!
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!...

7arrowranch
Dec 28, 20233 min read
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