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In Praise of the Older Hen

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Bee
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The older hen in your flock might be laying less, but don’t be too quick to sell or cull. Commercial chickens are typically called at around two years because their sole purpose is to lay eggs. Feed costs begin to … Continue reading →

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Birds are Disappearing

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Bee
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The bright orange and black of the Bullock’s Oriole, the swoops and falls of blue-black barn swallows. The plaintive call of cranes overhead. One of the signs of spring is the return of migratory birds. In California, the swallows of … Continue reading →

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Calf Share Milking

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Bee
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Anyone who has ever owned a milk cow knows that you run on her schedule. There are times when her schedule will collide with yours. Maybe you’re not a full-time rancher and have off-farm responsibilities such as a job. It’s … Continue reading →

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