Hello farm friends! The last few weeks have admittedly been a little bit chaotic, not only due to the winter weather but also due to the current events in our country. We had made the decision a couple of months ago to drastically scale back our poultry goals for 2025, in order to focus moreContinue reading “2025 Updates”
Tag Archives: Backyard Chickens
Why we feed Kalmbach
When it comes to raising poultry, nutrition plays a pivotal role in their health, growth, and overall well-being. Over the years, I’ve experimented with various commercial feed brands, but none have resonated with me quite like Kalmbach Feeds. I am a firm believer in “you get what you pay for”, and that saying rings especiallyContinue reading “Why we feed Kalmbach”
2023 in review
And just like that, 2023 is a wrap. As we look back on last year we’re incredibly grateful for everything we have accomplished so far. What a wild ride! This time last year… We had just built our fence.We had no garden.We had no livestock. We were just starting from scratch! But as we allContinue reading “2023 in review”
New on The Ridge: Certified Pullorum Tester for NPIP Program
Hello there, fellow poultry lovers! I’m bubbling over with excitement to share some wonderful news with you all. Drumroll, please… I recently became a certified Pullorum tester through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)! It’s a milestone I’m thrilled to achieve. As a lifelong poultryContinue reading “New on The Ridge: Certified Pullorum Tester for NPIP Program”
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