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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,...
Gender ID of Baby Chicks
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery shows how to identify the gender of baby chicks, wing sexing, by the length of their covert and primary wing feathers.
Gender ID of Baby Chicks
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery shows how to identify the gender of baby chicks, wing sexing, by the length of their covert and primary wing feathers.
Tag that Chicken!
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery walks through the four types of poultry leg bands that she utilizes in her flock management.
Tag that Chicken!
Melissa Hemken of Melissahof Hatchery walks through the four types of poultry leg bands that she utilizes in her flock management.
