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”
Tag Archives: Backyard Poultry
Our eggs at Ravens Ridge
If you have reached out about eggs, you know the first question I ask is: “Would you like eating eggs or hatching eggs?” This is usually because we do not keep our laying hens with roos. So if you’re purchasing eating eggs and hoping to pop a couple in your incubator.. I have bad newsContinue reading “Our eggs at Ravens Ridge”
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”
Ravens Ridge Micro Farm 