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Fowl Keeping Tips for Winter Success!
Winter's chill can be tough on our feathered friends. Wondering how to keep your flock cozy? Join us as we share some tried-and-true methods to protect your poultry from the cold.
Oil of Oregano For Fowl? You Bet!
The Turkey Flock is continuing on with The Oil of Oregano Program due to the overwhelming success over the last two years. It should be noted that because of the use of The Oil of Oregano, this Farm is now chemical-free and will qualify for Organic Certification.
Keeping Birds Cool in the Summer Heat
It’s Summer! It is that time of year for fun, lots of sun, and swimming. The Chicken Doc and Fowl Guru will give you some practical tips and tricks to keep your birds comfortable.
Transitioning New Birds to an Existing Flock
The anticipated day has come, you have been waiting and planning for your new feathered friends to join your existing birds.
Vitamin Supplementation with Your Flock
Deciding when it’s appropriate to supplement a flocks’ diet with additional vitamins requires basic knowledge of vitamins and their interactions.
Marek’s Vaccination – The Why
The vaccine, once a bird is properly vaccinated, uses the bird’s immune system to prevent the tumors that cripple the birds. Here’s the part people often miss!
Range Paralysis or Marek’s Disease?
It is a highly contagious Avian Herpes Virus that is highly Cell Associated. This means that the Virus must be inside a Cell of the bird in order to spread.
Sugar Feather Farm Ayam Cemani Interview
Check out our interview by Porter Valley Ranch in February. In this interview, we go into detail about our farm, what we do, and our popular chickens the Ayam Cemani.
Why Raising Baby Chicks in the Fall is a Game Changer!
As the vibrant tapestry of autumn unfurls, so too do the opportunities for nurturing new life on your homestead.
Salmonella and Chickens: what are the issues, what can you do to protect yourself?
Salmonella in your flock is a real thing and awareness is key. Learn more about Salmonella and how to protect yourself and your flocks.
Saving Sugar Feather Farm: Rebuilding After Vermont’s Devastating Floods
Our community, including us, experienced a colossal flooding event that shook the very foundations of our farm. Although our living areas have been spared, our farm structures and beloved birds have suffered significant losses.