Tag archives for Poultry
Raised on the Land
John Kropf and his family have both turkey and cattle operations in Johnson County, Ark. John Kropf of Clarksville, Ark., had exposure to numerous agricultural activities before he and his…
Chris Schmalhorst
Family: Wife, Jeania; grown children; and four grandchildren Hometown: Lebanon, Mo. In Town: As the service manager for Fabick-Caterpillar in north Springfield, Mo., Chris Schmalhorst is up and on the…
A Bird of a Different Feather
Gypsy Hen Poultry ships hatching eggs around the world to producers seeking Ameraucanas and Marans lines Paul and Rachel Heldermon were both raised on the farm, cattle operations, that is.…
Building a Family Farm
Couple reclaim 80 acres to build a poultry and beef cattle operation Clay Wilson and Maggie Thompson are to be married in June. Clay is planning on being a full-time…
Angry Birds
Mite and lice infestations can pose a risk to flocks, but they can be easily controlled A constant problem for small sized free-range chicken flocks is that they are at…
Preserving Heritage Breeds
Fall Fire Farm is home to some of the oldest known breeds of turkeys Getting out of the car at Zane Graham’s Fall Fire Farm in Hindsville, Ark., is a…
50 Years of Caldwell Eggs
Four generations of the Caldwell family have been involved in the poultry industry Fifty years ago, the Caldwell egg business was a very basic “mom and pop” type entity, processing…
Cornering the Market
Blue Heron Farm makes their home known through duck and goose eggs The moment you pull into the drive of Blue Heron Farm in Marshfield, Mo, your eyes are drawn…
Getting the Right Start
Proper nutrition for young birds is key to a healthy, productive flock Eggs are an easy, cost effective way to add protein to a diet, and essential in many current…
Preparing for Spring
Producers should have their facilities ready for new chicks before they arrive Chicks are often an integral part of farm life, whether you raise chickens for meat or eggs (or…