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LanderBiz: Pre-order locally hatched chicks fro...
Chick hatching season is right around the corner for Lander’s Melissahof Hatchery, and they are now taking pre-orders for their four heritage breeds: Salmon Faverolles, Blue-laced Red Wyandotte, Dominique, and...
LanderBiz: Pre-order locally hatched chicks fro...
Chick hatching season is right around the corner for Lander’s Melissahof Hatchery, and they are now taking pre-orders for their four heritage breeds: Salmon Faverolles, Blue-laced Red Wyandotte, Dominique, and...

Know how your eggs got laid?
JACKSON, Wyo. — Sustainable food, including your breakfast eggs, provide ecosystem services to regenerate our Wyoming lands, according to Melissa Hemken, owner of Melissahof farm. Melissahof’s poultry flocks – Buckeye,...
Know how your eggs got laid?
JACKSON, Wyo. — Sustainable food, including your breakfast eggs, provide ecosystem services to regenerate our Wyoming lands, according to Melissa Hemken, owner of Melissahof farm. Melissahof’s poultry flocks – Buckeye,...

Favorite Poultry Equipment Items
Melissa has found that some investment in poultry-specific equipment advances cleanliness for the chickens and their eggs, reduces the risk of disease transmission, decreases feed loss, and promotes operational efficiency....
Favorite Poultry Equipment Items
Melissa has found that some investment in poultry-specific equipment advances cleanliness for the chickens and their eggs, reduces the risk of disease transmission, decreases feed loss, and promotes operational efficiency....

As eggs are harder to get and more expensive, s...
The 2023 egg shortage hit Wyoming hard. Melissa was interviewed for a Wyoming Public Radio story on eggs, chickens, and the importance of buying local for a resilient food system. ...
As eggs are harder to get and more expensive, s...
The 2023 egg shortage hit Wyoming hard. Melissa was interviewed for a Wyoming Public Radio story on eggs, chickens, and the importance of buying local for a resilient food system. ...

Most Americans Take Food For Granted. Lander Wo...
Few of us give any thought to where our food comes from or how it’s raised. Our main concerns are centered around food being plentiful and relatively cheap. But a...
Most Americans Take Food For Granted. Lander Wo...
Few of us give any thought to where our food comes from or how it’s raised. Our main concerns are centered around food being plentiful and relatively cheap. But a...

How to Keep Chickens Cool in a Heatwave
It is crucial to ensure your feathered friends stay cool and comfortable. Heat waves can be hazardous for chickens, leading to heat stress, dehydration, and even death. When temperatures soar,...
How to Keep Chickens Cool in a Heatwave
It is crucial to ensure your feathered friends stay cool and comfortable. Heat waves can be hazardous for chickens, leading to heat stress, dehydration, and even death. When temperatures soar,...