In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, we discuss the considerations you need to take when keeping chickens during the colder months including diet, shelter, and choosing cold weather breeds.
Joining Charlotte for this conversation is Jeannette Beranger. Jeannette is the Senior Program Manager for The Livestock Conservancy. She uses her knowledge to plan and implement conservation programs, conduct field research, and advise farmers in their endeavors with rare breeds. She is the co-author of the best-selling book “An Introduction to Heritage Breeds.”
Livestock Conservancy
Poultry Predator Prevention
Buckeye Chickens
Chantecler Chickens
Wyandotte Chickens
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Audio Article: Raising Goslings
Ep. 181 How to Care for Baby Chicks in Summer or Fall
Audio Article: After Day 22
Audio Article: Weather-Related Power Outages
Audio Article: Seek Out Small Farms
Audio Article: Saving Biennial Seeds
Ep. 180 Dragonflies on Your Property
Audio Article: Host a Successful Farm Workshop
Audio Article: Dickering, The High Art of Going Low
Audio Article: Prevent Compost Toxicity in Dogs
Ep. 179 How to Make Biogas at Home with a Biogas Digester
Audio Article: Breeding Ratios for Chickens and Ducks
Ep. 178 How to Incubate Eggs of Mixed Birds Together
Ep. 177 Navigate New Antibiotics Guidelines with Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship
Ep. 176 Planning and Preparing a Garden for Spring
Ep. 175 Black Farmer Stories with Myriah Towner
Ep. 174 How to Start an Agritourism Business to Diversify Farm Income
Bonus Episode: “Let’s All Keep Chickens!” Book Interview with Dalia Monterroso
Ep. 173 Extreme Weather Poultry: How Hot Is Too Hot for Chickens?
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